Winning blow: rook to d1 (c1·2)
c9-10094Puzzle 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
32. Rd1+ Qd5 33. Ne4+ Kxe6 34. Rxd5 Kxd5 35. Nxf6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Well found: knight to e4 (+7.4).
- Strong! rook to d5 is the sharp choice (+7.4).
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
- You win decisive material (+7.4).
- If instead Qd5, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #35.
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