Winning blow: rook to g1 (f1·11)
c9-20060Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
36. Rfg1 Be7 37. axb5 a4 38. b6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to g1.
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b4, then R1g7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #781.
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