Winning blow: rook to d2 (e2)
c9-11574Puzzle 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
22. Rxd2 Rxd2 23. Bxc5 Qxf6 24. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (+5.1).
- Precise: bishop to g8 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Rxd2, then Bxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #861.
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