Winning blow: rook to c7 (c1·15)
c9-26318Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
25. Rxc7+ Kg6 26. Nh4+ Kh5 27. Ng2 Rg8 28. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — knight to h4 (+3.8).
- Strong! knight to g2 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kg6, then Nh4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #407.
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