Winning blow: rook to c4 (c3·5)
c9-17297Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
36. Rxc4 Re4 37. Qb6+ Kb8 38. Qd6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re4, then Rc8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #766.
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