Winning blow: rook to b5 (b1·5)
c9-25898Puzzle 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
26. Rxb5 d6 27. Rb7+ Kd8 28. Rxb8 Rxb8 29. Qxb8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (+5.2).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (+5.4).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d6, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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