Winning blow: rook to c4 (d4·2)
c9-26137naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
29. Rc4 Rxc4+ 30. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Rxc4+, then Qxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #284.
SP-284 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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