Winning blow: rook to b1 (d1·6)
c9-26625Puzzle 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
31. Rb1 Rxd3 32. Rc2 Rbd7 33. Rbxb2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: rook to c2 (+4.0).
- Strong! rook to b2 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Rxd3, then Rc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #327.
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