Winning blow: rook to d4 (b4·3)
c9-14301Puzzle 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
20. Rd4 Bxh3 21. Qe3 Ne6 22. Rxd6
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d4.
- Spot on — queen to e3 (+8.7).
- Strong! rook to d6 is the sharp choice (+10.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bf3+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #882.
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