Winning blow: rook to c4 (d4)
c9-25711Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
28. Rc4 Rxc4 29. Qxc4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c4 keeps the pressure (+1.5).
- Well found: queen to c4 (+1.7).
- You reach a winning position (+1.7).
- If instead Rxc4, then Qxc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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