Winning blow: rook to d3 (d1·2)
c9-09197Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
21. Rxd3 Qxe4 22. Rd8 Bxe5 23. Bxe5 Qxe5 24. Rxa8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (+2.6).
- Stunning! bishop to e5 gives up material but you stand better (+2.6).
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxe4, then Rd8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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