Winning blow: rook to c2 (c1·7)
c9-09372Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
20. Rc2 Qxc2+ 21. Nxc2 b5 22. Bxb5
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c2.
- Spot on — knight to c2 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to b5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b5, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #346.
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