Winning blow: rook to c1 (c2·2)
c9-14513Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
24. Rc1 Rxb3 25. Rxd1 Rxb2+ 26. Ka1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (+7.2).
- Precise: king to a1 is the top choice (+7.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxb3, then Qh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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