Winning blow: rook to c6 (c1·11)
c9-26583Puzzle 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
24. Rxc6+ Kxc6 25. Qxe6+ Kc5 26. Rg5 Kb4 27. Rxe5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: queen to e6 (+5.9).
- Strong! rook to g5 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- Best move. rook to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.3).
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Kxc6, then Qxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #700.
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