Winning blow: rook to d4 (a4·2)
c9-12879Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
28. Rd4 Rf1+ 29. Kd2 Rf2+ 30. Ke3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (#7).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rf1+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #812.
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