Winning blow: rook to b2 (b1·5)
c9-23872naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1430Theme: 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
29. Rbxb2 Rxb2 30. Rxb2 dxe2 31. Rxe2 Ke6 32. Bxa7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: rook to b2 (+2.4).
- Precise: rook to e2 is the top choice (+2.7).
- Best move. bishop to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Rxb2, then Rxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #47.
SP-47 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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