Winning blow: rook to c1 (e1)
c9-28465naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1610Theme: 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
14. Rc1 Kb8 15. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #766.
SP-766 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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