Winning blow: rook to c8 (c1·14)
c9-20469Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
34. Rc8 Kb6 35. Be4 Rab2+ 36. Kc1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to c1 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Rab2+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #751.
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