Winning blow: rook to d6
c9-02731Puzzle rating: 1118Theme: 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
11. Rxd6+ Ke7 12. Qd7+ Kf6 13. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#6).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play