Winning blow: rook to c1 (h1·4)
c9-24879Puzzle 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
30. Rxc1+ Kd7 31. Rc3 Ne6 32. Ra3 N8c7 33. Rxa7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- rook to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to a3.
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Rc3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #700.
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