Winning blow: rook to b7 (b3·4)
c9-24523Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
29. Rxb7+ Kxb7 30. Qxd7+ Kb8 31. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxb7, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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