Winning blow: rook to d2 (d1·5)
c9-12934Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
21. Rxd2 Bxb3 22. Na6+ Kd8 23. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: knight to a6 (+4.9).
- Strong! knight to b8 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Bxb3, then Na6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #910.
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