Winning blow: rook to c5 (c1)
c9-04380Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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. Rxc5 Qf5 16. e4 Qe6 17. Qc4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qe6, then Qc4 and you win the bishop.
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