Winning blow: rook to c2 (c6)
c9-11058Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
28. Rc2 Qd1+ 29. Ka2 Bg7 30. Qb1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Well found: king to a2 (+5.8).
- A natural move: queen to b1.
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Qd1+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #861.
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