Winning blow: rook to c7 (c6·7)
c9-16541Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
25. Rxc7 Qd5 26. Rd7+ Ke8 27. Rxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#8).
- Strong! rook to d5 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd5, then Rxf7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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