Winning blow: rook to c6 (b6·2)
c9-23584Puzzle 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
32. Rxc6 Rd7 33. c5 Ne7 34. Rxe7+ Rxe7 35. Qxf4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- pawn to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (+3.3).
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rd7, then c5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #368.
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