Winning blow: rook to d7 (d8·5)
c9-11997Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
32. Rd7+ Kc8 33. Ne7+ Kb8 34. Qf4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (+7.3).
- Strong! queen to f4 is the sharp choice (+7.5).
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead Kc8, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #182.
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