Winning blow: rook to c7 (c8·4)
c9-19826Puzzle 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
31. Rc7+ Kf8 32. Nd7+ Kf7 33. Nxf6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: knight to d7 (#6).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #721.
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