Winning blow: rook to d1 (d6)
c9-11264Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
42. Rd1+ Ka7 43. Qd4+ b6 44. Qg7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#5).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
Explore position #954Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play