Winning blow: rook to b8 (b1·12)
c9-21452Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
26. Rb8 Nb6 27. Rb1 Rxf3 28. Rxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (+6.4).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nb6, then Rb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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