Winning blow: rook to b7 (b8·3)
c9-26523Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
41. Rb7 Bd8 42. Bh7 Rf3 43. Bd3+ Rxd3 44. cxd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- bishop to h7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+5.4).
- Best move. pawn to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Bd8, then Bh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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