Winning blow: rook to b1 (g1·2)
c9-25397Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
28. Rb1 Rh8 29. Rxb2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — rook to b2 (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rh8, then Rxb2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #466.
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