Winning blow: rook to b6 (b3·5)
c9-22450Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
25. Rb6+ Ka7 26. Rb4+ Ka6 27. Rxc4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — rook to b4 (+5.2).
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka7, then Rb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #911.
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