Winning blow: rook to b3 (a3·2)
c9-25042Puzzle 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
13. Rb3+ Kc8 14. Bg4+ Qd7 15. Qa4 Qe6 16. Bxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Well found: bishop to g4 (+7.4).
- Strong! queen to a4 is the sharp choice (+7.3).
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Bg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #829.
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