Winning blow: rook to d7 (d1·25)
c9-14396Puzzle 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
25. Rd7 Nb5 26. Bxb5 Ka5 27. Qa7
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d7.
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to a7.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ka5, then Qxb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #366.
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