Winning blow: rook to b5 (b4·2)
c9-19238Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
18. Rxb5+ Kxb5 19. Qb2+ Ka4 20. Bd7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (#18).
- Spot on — queen to b2 (#12).
- Precise: bishop to d7 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxb5, then Qb2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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