Winning blow: rook to c6 (c7·4)
c9-10783Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
27. Rc6+ Ke7 28. R8c7+ Kf8 29. Rf6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#5).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then R8c7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #866.
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