Winning blow: rook to d3 (f3·4)
c9-09147Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
25. Rxd3 Rxd3 26. Bxb7+ Kxb7 27. Qxd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to b7 (+3.3).
- Precise: queen to d3 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Rxd3, then Bxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #828.
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