Winning blow: rook to b3 (b1·3)
c9-27269Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
32. Rxb3 Rxb3 33. Rxe5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on b3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+3.0).
- Well found: rook to e5 (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Rxb3, then Rxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #32.
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