Winning blow: rook to b1 (c1·12)
c9-24393Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
16. Rb1 Be6 17. Rxb2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Well found: rook to b2 (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be6, then Rxb2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #207.
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