Winning blow: rook to b7 (b2)
c9-21059Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
39. Rb7+ Ke8 40. Bg6+ Kd8 41. a8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Bg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #31.
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