Winning blow: rook to c7 (c6·3)
c9-18571Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
38. Rc7+ Ke6 39. Rcd7 Ke5 40. R4d6
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- rook to d7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to d6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf6, then Rd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #31.
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