Winning blow: rook to d7 (h7·4)
c9-11879Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
34. Rxd7 Qxa4+ 35. Bxa4 Kb8 36. Bc6
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: bishop to a4 (#4).
- A natural move: bishop to c6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxa4+, then Bxa4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #949.
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