Winning blow: rook to d6 (d1·14)
c9-09925Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Rd6 Rxe7 29. Rd8+ Kc7 30. Bxe7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: rook to d8 (+3.9).
- Strong! bishop to e7 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Rxe7, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #256.
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