Winning blow: rook to c4 (c3·6)
c9-20236Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. Rxc4 a4 34. bxa4 Kd6 35. Bxh5
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to a4 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to h5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Kb6, then Bxh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #208.
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