Winning blow: rook to d5 (a5·2)
c9-11926Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Rxd5 Bxd5 23. Rxd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: rook to d4 (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Bxd5, then Rxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #894.
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