Winning blow: rook to c7 (g7·4)
c9-27575Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
18. Rc7+ Kd8 19. Rxh7+ Kc8 20. Rc7+ Kd8 21. cxd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (+4.8).
- Strong! rook to c7 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- Best move. pawn to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd8, then Rxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #537.
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