Winning blow: rook to c5 (f5·2)
c9-20608naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
41. Rxc5 Qxa4+ 42. Kb2 Qd7 43. Rxc4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qxa4+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #738.
SP-738 · BastionGuard — King off-centre on c or f with both knights on inner files.
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