Winning blow: rook to c1 (g1·3)
c9-17881Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
39. Rc1 a6 40. Rc4 a5 41. e6
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c1.
- rook to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a6, then a5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
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