Winning blow: rook to b1 (a1·5)
c9-20393Puzzle 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
28. Rb1 Kc7 29. Qf1 Qxf1 30. Rxf1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- queen to f1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to f1 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Kc7, then Qf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #762.
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