Winning blow: rook to c1 (b1)
c9-15711Puzzle 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
18. Rc1 Nc7 19. bxc6 Bxc6 20. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: pawn to c6 (+4.0).
- Precise: king to d2 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nc7, then bxc6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #679.
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