Winning blow: rook to b7 (c7·5)
c9-23640Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
41. Rb7+ Ka8 42. Rxf7+ Rc6 43. Rxf6 Bc5 44. Rxc6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (+8.0).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (+8.5).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (+9.5).
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (#10).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka8, then Rxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
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