Winning blow: rook to b3 (b1·2)
c9-23842naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1610Theme: 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
15. Rb3 Bxb4 16. Rxb4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Well found: rook to b4 (+6.6).
- You win decisive material (+6.6).
- If instead Bxb4, then Rxb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
SP-897 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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