Winning blow: rook to c7 (c1·19)
c9-26783Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Rxc7+ Kb8 13. Rxf7+ Bd6 14. Nxb4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (+6.1).
- Strong! knight to b4 is the sharp choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kb8, then Rxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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