Winning blow: rook to b1 (a1·6)
c9-21330Puzzle 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
19. Rb1 a4 20. Qg5 Qb4+ 21. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+1.5).
- queen to g5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d2 is the sharp choice (+1.6).
- You reach a winning position (+1.6).
- If instead a4, then a3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #599.
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