Winning blow: rook to b7 (b1·6)
c9-16638naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
26. Rb7+ Kf8 27. Rfxf7+ Kg8 28. Rxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Rfxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
SP-217 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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