Winning blow: rook to c8 (c1·7)
c9-10361Puzzle 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
24. Rc8+ Ne8 25. b8=Q Rxb8 26. Rxb8 f6 27. gxh4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- pawn to b8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- Best move. pawn to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne8, then b8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #677.
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