Winning blow: rook to c7 (c8·7)
c9-23050Puzzle 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
14. Rc7+ Kd8 15. Rd7+ Ke8 16. Rxd6 Qf7 17. Rxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+8.7).
- Well found: rook to d7 (+10.3).
- Strong! rook to d6 is the sharp choice (+10.6).
- Best move. rook to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+12.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd8, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
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