Winning blow: rook to c6 (b6·3)
c9-13824Puzzle 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
28. Rc6+ Kxb7 29. Nxd6+ Ka7 30. Nxe8
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#3).
- Precise: knight to e8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxb7, then Rc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
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