Winning blow: rook to c1 (a1·7)
c9-18812Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Rc1 Kd7 37. Nd6 Rc3 38. Rxc3
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c1.
- knight to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Nd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #697.
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