Winning blow: rook to c3 (f3·2)
c9-21280Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. Rc3 Bc6 20. d4 Nd6 21. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bc6, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #796.
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