Winning blow: rook to d6 (c6·6)
c9-26216Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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. Rcxd6+ Rxd6 31. Qc6+ Ke7 32. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#8).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxd6, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #722.
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