Winning blow: rook to d6 (d4·2)
c9-12268Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
30. Rd6 Bd4 31. Rxd4 Rd8 32. Rxd8
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d6.
- Spot on — rook to d4 (#4).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd4, then Rxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #839.
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