Winning blow: rook to d1 (e1·8)
c9-10310Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
24. Rd1 Rbc8 25. Nxd5 Qxd5 26. Rxd5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.8).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (+7.5).
- Strong! rook to d5 is the sharp choice (+8.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rbc8, then Nxd5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #157.
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