Winning blow: rook to c5 (c1·15)
c9-11338Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
21. Rxc5 Qxe6 22. Qd8+ Kf7 23. Rd7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#4).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxe6, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #792.
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