Winning blow: rook to c8 (c2)
c9-22852Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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. Rxc8+ Kd7 22. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Qc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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