Winning blow: rook to d7 (d5·3)
c9-09967Puzzle 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
22. Rd7+ Rxd7 23. Qxc6+ Kd8 24. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#3).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxd7, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #911.
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