Winning blow: rook to c1 (e1·2)
c9-13185Puzzle 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
22. Rc1 Ndb6 23. Ne5 Qf6 24. Qc7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c1.
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ndb6, then Ne5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #185.
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