Winning blow: rook to c7 (d7·4)
c9-13211Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
17. Rxc7+ Kxc7 18. Nd5+ Kb8 19. Qd6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: knight to d5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxc7, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #744.
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