Winning blow: rook to c8 (c1·19)
c9-13061Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
18. Rc8+ Kh7 19. Nf4+ g6 20. Rxh8+ Kxh8 21. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — knight to f4 (+4.3).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh7, then Nf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #236.
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