Winning blow: rook to b8 (b7)
c9-20711naming 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
39. Rb8 Ke6 40. e8=Q+ Kf5 41. Rd5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to b8.
- Spot on — pawn to e8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qe5, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #221.
SP-221 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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