Winning blow: rook to b6 (b2·4)
c9-26586Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
24. Rb6+ Ka7 25. Rxc6+ Kb8 26. Qxf8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#6).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka7, then Rxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #728.
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