Winning blow: rook to c1 (f1·3)
c9-27044Puzzle 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
25. Rc1+ Bc5+ 26. d4 Ra8 27. a3 Ra7 28. Rxc5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: pawn to d4 (+4.4).
- Precise: pawn to a3 is the top choice (+4.3).
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc5+, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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