Winning blow: rook to c1 (d1·2)
c9-09124Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Rc1 Rhc8 30. Qf4+ Qg5 31. Rf3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (+3.8).
- A natural move: rook to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Rhc8, then Qf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #226.
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