Winning blow: rook to c1 (f1·2)
c9-24415Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
29. Rxc1 Rc7 30. Rxc7 Qxc7 31. Nc6 Qd6 32. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (+3.3).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc7, then Rxc7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #415.
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