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Winning blow: rook to c7 (c1·27)

c9-18327
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Rc7+ Kg6 31. Rxg7+ Kxg7 32. Qxf6+

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Well found: rook to g7 (#3).
  • Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kg6, then Rxg7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #772.

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