Winning blow: rook to d1 (e1·3)
c9-10073Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Rd1 Qf6 29. Rxd7+ Kh8 30. Kh1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: rook to d7 (+3.3).
- A natural move: king to h1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf6, then Rxd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #97.
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