Winning blow: rook to c6 (c7·3)
c9-16244Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
34. Rxc6 Kg7 35. Rxb5 Kg6 36. Ncxe4
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to b5 (#3).
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b4, then Rc7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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