Winning blow: rook to d5 (d1·2)
c9-03049Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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. Rxd5 h5 12. h4 Rc8 13. Rd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to h4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d2 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg7, then Nd3 and you win the bishop.
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