Winning blow: rook to d1 (d3)
c9-08855Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
30. Rd1 Qe3 31. Nf3 Qf4 32. Qxh4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (+2.1).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (+1.3).
- You reach a winning position (+1.3).
- If instead Qf4, then Qxf4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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