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Winning blow: rook to d6 (d3·3)

c9-11062
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

18. Rxd6 Rxd6 19. Rxd6 Bxd6 20. Qxd6+

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#9).
  • Well found: rook to d6 (#8).
  • Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Bxd6, then Rxd6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #352.

Explore position #352

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