Winning blow: rook to c4 (c1·5)
c9-26869Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
31. Rxc4 Qxc4 32. Rc1 Qxc1+ 33. Kxc1
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.1).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (+6.2).
- Strong! king to c1 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
- You win decisive material (+6.5).
- If instead Qxc4, then Rc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #632.
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