Winning blow: rook to c1 (h1·6)
c9-14128Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
21. Rc1 Rxc1 22. Bc3 Kg7 23. c8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: bishop to c3 (+4.0).
- A natural move: pawn to c8.
- You win decisive material (+4.2).
- If instead Rxc1, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #386.
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