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Winning blow: rook to c1 (c4)

c9-20553
Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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

14. Rc1 Rxc1 15. Bxc1

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: bishop to c1 (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Rxc1, then Bxc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #217.

Explore position #217

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