Winning blow: rook to d7 (c7·4)
c9-10307Puzzle 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
29. Rd7 Rb8 30. Nxa4 Rxa4 31. Bd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — knight to a4 (+5.1).
- A natural move: bishop to d4.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Rc8, then Nxa4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #510.
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