Winning blow: rook to c5 (c1·9)
c9-10188Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
29. Rxc5 Bc4 30. Ra5 Ne7 31. Ra8+ Kc7 32. Rxa4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- rook to a5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (+3.7).
- Best move. rook to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc4, then Ra5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #891.
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