Winning blow: rook to b7 (b8·7)
c9-20499Puzzle 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
28. Rb7 Nb6 29. Nb8 a5 30. Nf7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- knight to b8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc5, then Nxc5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
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