Winning blow: rook to c7 (a7·2)
c9-15081Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
30. Rc7+ Kd8 31. Ne6+ Ke8 32. Ng7+ Kd8 33. Nxh5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (+4.0).
- Strong! knight to g7 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- Best move. knight to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #171.
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