Winning blow: rook to c7 (c1·9)
c9-18384Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
29. Rxc7+ Bxc7 30. Rxd5+
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on c7 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.1).
- Spot on — rook to d5 (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bxc7, then Rxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #816.
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