Winning blow: rook to c2 (c1·6)
c9-12586Puzzle 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
24. Rxc2 Bxf2 25. Nxa5 Qb6 26. Nxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — knight to a5 (+4.3).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bxf2, then Nxa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #702.
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