Winning blow: rook to c2 (c1·5)
c9-26387Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
12. Rc2 Bc5 13. Re2 Kb8 14. Rxa2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- rook to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a2 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bc5, then Re2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
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