Winning blow: rook to c5 (c4·2)
c9-11386Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Rxc5+ Kxc5 29. Nf4 Rd7 30. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- knight to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Kxc5, then Nf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #678.
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