Winning blow: rook to b3 (f3·3)
c9-24408Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
31. Rb3+ Kc7 32. Qa5+ Kd6 33. Nf7+ Ke6 34. Nxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to a5 (#4).
- Strong! knight to f7 is the sharp choice (#3).
- Great move! knight to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then Qa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #335.
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