Winning blow: rook to d3 (d4·2)
c9-10347Puzzle rating: 1840Theme: 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
34. Rd3 Qxd6 35. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: rook to d6 (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qxd6, then Rxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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