Winning blow: rook to c6 (b6)
c9-12512Puzzle 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
33. Rxc6 Rxa2 34. Rd6 Kg7 35. Rxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- rook to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rxa2, then Rd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
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