Winning blow: rook to b5 (b1·4)
c9-25038Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
23. Rxb5 Nf7 24. Qb3 d5 25. exd5 Nd6 26. Rxa5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- queen to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+2.3).
- Best move. rook to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf7, then Qb3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #586.
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