Winning blow: rook to d7 (d5·5)
c9-09190Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
28. Rd7+ Kc8 29. Rxg7+ Kd8 30. Rd1+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#5).
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then Bc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #552.
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