Winning blow: rook to b1 (f1·9)
c9-20971Puzzle 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
30. Rb1 Rc7 31. Rd8+ Rc8 32. Rxb7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to b1.
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rc7, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #768.
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