Winning blow: rook to c6 (f6)
c9-17529Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
29. Rxc6+ Bxc6 30. Qxh8+ Kd7 31. Qd4+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#8).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#7).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxc6, then Qxh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
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