Winning blow: rook to c5 (f5)
c9-10216Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
23. Rc5 Nb7 24. Bf3 Nxc5 25. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- Spot on — bishop to f3 (+1.7).
- Strong! pawn to c5 is the sharp choice (+1.5).
- You reach a winning position (+1.5).
- If instead Nb7, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #578.
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