Winning blow: rook to d7 (d6·5)
c9-10506Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
35. Rd7+ Kh6 36. dxe4 Kxh5 37. Kf3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+6.2).
- Precise: king to f3 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Kf6, then dxe4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #53.
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