Winning blow: rook to b1 (c1·8)
c9-26590Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
19. Rb1 Bxd2+ 20. Kxd2 Qxc3+ 21. Kxc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — king to d2 (+5.3).
- Strong! king to c3 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Bxd2+, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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