Winning blow: rook to c7 (e7·3)
c9-10691Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
32. Rxc7 Rd1+ 33. Ka2 Ra1+ 34. Kxa1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- king to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to a1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd1+, then Kb2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #734.
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