Winning blow: rook to c7 (f7·5)
c9-12881naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
27. Rxc7+ Kxc7 28. Qxb6+ Kd7 29. Qxd4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+7.9).
- Well found: queen to b6 (#7).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxc7, then Qxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
SP-271 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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