Winning blow: rook to c1 (a1)
c9-17749Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
12. Rxc1 Rb8 13. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rb8, then Nxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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