Winning blow: rook to c1 (c4)
c9-20553Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
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.
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