Winning blow: rook to c7 (d7·2)
c9-11323Puzzle 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
19. Rxc7+ Ka6 20. Rc6+ Qxc6 21. Nxc6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+10.4).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (+10.5).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (+10.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka6, then Rc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #259.
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