Winning blow: rook to c1 (c2·3)
c9-23785Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
19. Rc1 Rxc1 20. Qxc1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: queen to c1 (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Rxc1, then Qxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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