Winning blow: rook to c7 (c1·18)
c9-26097Puzzle 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
31. Rc7+ Kb8 32. Rd7+ Rd6 33. Bxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#3).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb8, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #728.
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