Winning blow: rook to c5 (c1·8)
c9-14919Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
32. Rxc5 Bxh2 33. Rh1 Bf4 34. Rxh3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h3 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bxh2, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #494.
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