Winning blow: rook to c4 (h4)
c9-12011naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2100Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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. Rxc4 bxc4 31. Qxa3+ Kb7 32. Nc5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c4 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to a3 (#3).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Qxf3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #718.
SP-718 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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