Winning blow: rook to c1 (a1·3)
c9-16349Puzzle 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
14. Rc1 Nf7 15. Qd5 Bc7 16. Qb5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- queen to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nf7, then Qe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #632.
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