Winning blow: rook to c7 (c1·29)
c9-13535naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
23. Rcc7 Rg8 24. Rxg7 Rxg7 25. Rxg7
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c7.
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#4).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg8, then Nf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
SP-597 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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