Winning blow: rook to c7 (c4)
c9-18424Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
36. Rcxc7+ Ka6 37. Rc6+ Kb5 38. Nc3+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#3).
- Strong! knight to c3 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then Rb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #760.
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