Winning blow: rook to c1 (d1·3)
c9-27019Puzzle 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
21. Rxc1 Kxe8 22. Rc7 Ne6 23. Rxa7 Kf8 24. Nxb6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: rook to c7 (+4.3).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (+5.2).
- Best move. knight to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxe8, then Rc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #323.
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