Winning blow: rook to c7 (c8·8)
c9-14056Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. Rc7 c5 29. Be3 Ka5 30. Kb2
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c7.
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb5, then Be3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #253.
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