Winning blow: rook to d6 (d1·24)
c9-13191Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
41. Rxd6 Rd8 42. Rxd8+ Ke7 43. b8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#3).
- A natural move: pawn to b8.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxf7, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #128.
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