Winning blow: rook to c8 (c6·3)
c9-12157Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
36. Rc8+ Ka7 37. Qa4+ Kb6 38. Qc6+ Ka5 39. Qb5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to a4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka7, then Qa4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #842.
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