Winning blow: rook to c4 (c6)
c9-09178Puzzle 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
21. Rc4 e5 22. Ng5 Nb6 23. Rc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (+3.6).
- A natural move: rook to c5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead e5, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
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