Winning blow: rook to b1 (e1·2)
c9-25130Puzzle 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
29. Rb1+ Ka7 30. Rb7+ Ka8 31. Qxc7 Qxc7 32. Rxc7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: rook to b7 (+3.8).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka7, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #934.
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