Winning blow: rook to c3
c9-01745Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
15. Rxc3 Nba6 16. b4 Qg6 17. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then b4 and you win the bishop.
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