Winning blow: rook to c3 (e3·3)
c9-17276Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
31. Rc3 Qh8 32. f5 Rxc3+ 33. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+8.1).
- pawn to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (+8.1).
- You win decisive material (+8.1).
- If instead Rxc3+, then dxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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