Winning blow: rook to b8 (b2·2)
c9-26556Puzzle 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
33. Rxb8 Nxb8 34. Nfg5 d2 35. Rd3 Nd7 36. Nxd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- knight to g5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to d3 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- Best move. knight to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Nxb8, then Nfg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #153.
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