Winning blow: rook to c7 (c5·2)
c9-22494Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
26. Rxc7+ Kb8 27. Rxb7+ Ka8 28. Ra7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Rxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #571.
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