Winning blow: rook to c7 (c3·6)
c9-09334Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
26. Rxc7+ Nb7 27. Be3+ Rb6 28. Qc8 Ka6 29. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (#2).
- A natural move: queen to c8.
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nb7, then Be3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #758.
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