Winning blow: rook to c3 (b3·3)
c9-24367Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Rc3 b5 15. Nc2 Bg5 16. Ne3 Nd6 17. Rxc4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- knight to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b5, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #786.
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