Winning blow: rook to h1 (b1·2)
c9-22761Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
34. Rxh1 Qxb6 35. Rh8+ Kg7 36. Qxb6 Rxb6 37. Rxa8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (+4.4).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (+4.6).
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxb6, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #688.
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