Winning blow: rook to c6 (c7·2)
c9-09516Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Rc6+ Kf5 27. Qxe7 Ng4 28. Ng3+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#5).
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf5, then Qxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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