Winning blow: rook to c6 (c1·7)
c9-22283Puzzle 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
28. Rxc6 Ra7 29. Rfc1 Be4 30. Rxc7+ Rxc7 31. Rxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (+5.5).
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra7, then Rfc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #235.
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