Winning blow: rook to b1 (c1·4)
c9-19756Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
25. Rb1 Bb5 26. d4 f6 27. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Bb5, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
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