Winning blow: rook to c3 (d3·2)
c9-25249Puzzle 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
35. Rc3+ Kd7 36. Bxa6 Qf4 37. Bc8+ Ke7 38. Bxe6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (+5.8).
- Precise: bishop to c8 is the top choice (+7.1).
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Bxa6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #651.
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