Winning blow: rook to c7 (g7·5)
c9-16256Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Rxc7 Re6 35. Rb7+ Ka8 36. Ra7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re6, then Qd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #559.
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