Winning blow: rook to c8
c9-07762Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
13. Rxc8+ Nxc8 14. c3 d5 15. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: pawn to c3 (+4.5).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Nxc8, then c3 and you stay on top.
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