Winning blow: rook to c5 (e5·2)
c9-15190naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2100Theme: 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
34. Rxc5+ bxc5 35. Na5+ Kb5 36. Rxd8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: knight to a5 (#6).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxc5, then Na5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #346.
SP-346 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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