Winning blow: rook to b8 (b7·2)
c9-27538Puzzle 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
19. Rb8+ Kg7 20. f6+ Qxf6 21. Rxg8+ Kxg8 22. Qxc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- Well found: pawn to f6 (+1.8).
- Stunning! rook to g8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.1).
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg7, then f6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #231.
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