Winning blow: rook to c7 (c2·4)
c9-13209Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
36. Rxc7+ Kxc7 37. Qb7+ Kd8 38. Qa8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxc7, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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