Winning blow: rook to c3 (c1·2)
c9-14545Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
36. Rxc3 Rxd1 37. Bxa4 Re1 38. Rc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: bishop to a4 (+3.7).
- Precise: rook to c5 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Rxd1, then Bxa4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #510.
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