Winning blow: rook to c1 (h1·8)
c9-18140Puzzle 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
26. Rhc1 a3 27. R1c7+ Kg6 28. Ne7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c1.
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#3).
- Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b5, then R1c7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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