Winning blow: rook to b3 (b1)
c9-11268naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
22. Rb3 Ne5 23. Qh6+ Kg8 24. Rg3+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to b3.
- Well found: queen to h6 (#7).
- Strong! rook to g3 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ne5, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
SP-325 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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