Winning blow: rook to c3 (d3·3)
c9-27107Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Rc3 Qxc3+ 22. Bxc3 Bxf4 23. Nxf4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — bishop to c3 (+5.4).
- Precise: knight to f4 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Qxc3+, then Bxc3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #630.
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