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Winning blow: rook to c7 (c8·4)

c9-19826
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #721

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