Winning blow: rook to c6 (c1·10)
c9-26283Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
34. Rxc6+ Bxc6 35. Qxc6+ Kd8 36. Nxg8 Rxg8 37. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (#14).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#13).
- Precise: knight to g8 is the top choice (#12).
- Great move! bishop to g8 keeps the pressure (#11).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxc6, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #565.
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