Winning blow: rook to c1 (h1·7)
c9-13049Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
35. Rc1 e4 36. Ra8 Na7 37. c8=Q+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c1.
- rook to a8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b3, then Rxc6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #778.
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