Winning blow: rook to b7 (d7·4)
c9-25801Puzzle 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
37. Rxb7+ Kc8 38. Nb6+ Kd8 39. a7 Nc3+ 40. dxc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (#3).
- A natural move: pawn to a7.
- Best move. pawn to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Nb6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #946.
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