Winning blow: rook to b1 (e1·3)
c9-25901Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
31. Rb1+ Qb4 32. Bxb4
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b1 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to b4 (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb4, then Bxb4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #364.
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