Winning blow: rook to c7 (c1·25)
c9-10119Puzzle 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
28. Rc7+ Kf6 29. Qd8+ Ke6 30. Rxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#4).
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd6, then Rc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #30.
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