Winning blow: rook to b8 (e8)
c9-10899naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1510Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
26. Rb8+ Ka7 27. Ra8+ Kb6 28. Bxc5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #619.
SP-619 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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