Winning blow: rook to d7 (f7·2)
c9-09704Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
34. Rxd7+ Kb6 35. Qxc4 Qxc4 36. Qe3+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (+5.9).
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Kb6, then Qxc4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #356.
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