Winning blow: rook to d7 (f7·3)
c9-13669Puzzle 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
30. Rxd7 Kc6 31. Rg7 Ne5 32. gxh6
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.5).
- rook to g7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to h6 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kc6, then Rg7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #953.
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