Winning blow: rook to c3 (d3)
c9-11107Puzzle 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
33. Rc3 g5 34. fxg5+ Kxg5 35. Ba4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Spot on — pawn to g5 (+7.6).
- Precise: bishop to a4 is the top choice (+7.6).
- You win decisive material (+7.6).
- If instead Nb3, then Rxc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #688.
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