Winning blow: rook to d7 (d1·28)
c9-10680Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
32. Rxd7+ Kb6 33. Bd4+ Ka5 34. Ra7+ Kb5 35. Bc4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#2).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb6, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #494.
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