Winning blow: rook to c3 (b3·2)
c9-21364Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
35. Rxc3 Bxc3 36. Rxa3 Qxd5 37. Qxc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — rook to a3 (+2.8).
- Precise: queen to c3 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bxc3, then Rxa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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