Winning blow: rook to b7 (c7·2)
c9-19595Puzzle 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
27. Rb7+ Ka8 28. Rcb3 Bb5 29. R3xb5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- rook to b3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to b5 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka8, then Rcc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #378.
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