Winning blow: rook to c7 (c8·3)
c9-16337Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
39. Rc7+ Ke6 40. Rxa7 Bb2 41. e4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: rook to a7 (+3.3).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Ke6, then Rxa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #7.
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