Winning blow: rook to c7 (c8·6)
c9-27202Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
30. Rc7 Rxc7 31. Nxc7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: knight to c7 (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Rxc7, then Nxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #582.
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