Winning blow: rook to c7 (d7·5)
c9-10651Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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. Rc7+ Kd5 27. Rb5+ Kd6 28. Rd7+ Kc6 29. Rxe5
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — rook to b5 (#4).
- Strong! rook to d7 is the sharp choice (#3).
- Best move. rook to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd5, then Rb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
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