Winning blow: rook to c7 (d7)
c9-10695Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
30. Rxc7+ Kxb6 31. Rhxh7 Bb7 32. Qf8
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to f8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxb6, then Rhxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #633.
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