Winning blow: rook to c1 (f1·7)
c9-17778Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
30. Rfc1 Rxe6 31. dxe6 Bb7 32. Ka2
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c1.
- Well found: pawn to e6 (#3).
- A natural move: king to a2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxe6, then dxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #355.
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