Winning blow: rook to c7 (c2·2)
c9-25307Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
21. Rxc7 Rxe6 22. Rxa7+ Kc8 23. Rxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- Well found: rook to a7 (+7.9).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (+8.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxe6, then Rxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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