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Winning blow: rook to c4 (c3·2)

c9-11068
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Rxc4 Bxc4 33. Qh7 Bxh2 34. Qxh6

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • queen to h7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (+3.9).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bxc4, then Qh7 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #845.

Explore position #845

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