Winning blow: rook to b1 (f1·8)
c9-16447naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
25. Rfb1 Bb4 26. R1xb4 d6 27. R4b7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to b1.
- Spot on — rook to b4 (#3).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then R1b7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
SP-802 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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