Winning blow: rook to c3
c9-02521Puzzle rating: 1092Theme: 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
16. Rxc3 dxc3 17. e5 dxe5 18. Ba3
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on c3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.5).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a3 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead dxc3, then e5 and you stay on top.
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