Winning blow: rook to c1 (h1·2)
c9-22759Puzzle 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
23. Rxc1 Bxc6+ 24. Rxc6 Rd8 25. Nf4 Rd2 26. Rxc7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: rook to c6 (+3.2).
- A natural move: knight to f4.
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxc6+, then Rxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #442.
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