Winning blow: rook to d1 (e1·3)
c9-08242Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
17. Rd1 b6 18. cxb6 Nxb6 19. Rxd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — pawn to b6 (+3.3).
- Precise: rook to d2 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead b6, then cxb6 and you stay on top.
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