Winning blow: rook to c6 (c1·9)
c9-22122Puzzle 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
12. Rxc6+ Kxc6 13. Na5+ Kd7 14. Qxb7+ Ke6 15. Qxb6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Well found: knight to a5 (+6.5).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (+6.3).
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- You win decisive material (+6.7).
- If instead Kxc6, then Na5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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