Winning blow: rook to c7 (c2·3)
c9-18602Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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. Rc7+ Ka8 37. Qb6 Rh1+ 38. Bxh1
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (+10.3).
- Well found: queen to b6 (+12.3).
- Strong! bishop to h1 is the sharp choice (#16).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka8, then Qb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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