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Winning blow: rook to d1 (d6·3)

c9-10266
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

36. Rd1 Qxe3+ 37. Kb1 Nd2+ 38. Rxd2

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Well found: king to b1 (+4.9).
  • Strong! rook to d2 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+5.0).
  • If instead Qxe3+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #232.

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