Winning blow: rook to d1 (d6·3)
c9-10266Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
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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