Winning blow: rook to d5 (d1·16)
c9-10829Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
27. Rxd5 Kc8 28. Rxd6 Rh8 29. Rc1+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxd5, then Qxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #732.
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