Winning blow: rook to c3 (d3·5)
c9-17902Puzzle 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
35. Rc3 bxa5 36. Be5 a4 37. f6
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c3.
- bishop to e5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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