Winning blow: rook to b1 (a1·7)
c9-22768Puzzle 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
37. Rb1+ Ka5 38. Rc8 Re3+ 39. Kc4 Rc3+ 40. Kxc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (#5).
- rook to c8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c4.
- Great move! king to c3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka5, then Rc8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #701.
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