Winning blow: rook to b7 (b1·11)
c9-24927Puzzle 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
13. Rb7+ Nc7 14. Qc6+ Ke7 15. cxd6+ Nxd6 16. Rxc7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nc7, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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