Winning blow: rook to c7 (b7·2)
c9-21716Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
21. Rxc7+ Kb8 22. Rb7+ Ka8 23. Rxe7+ Kb8 24. Rxe1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Well found: rook to b7 (+7.1).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (+7.0).
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb8, then Rb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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