Winning blow: rook to d6 (d1·27)
c9-14402Puzzle 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
30. R1d6 f2 31. Bxf2 Bc6 32. Rxc6
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d6.
- Spot on — bishop to f2 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f2, then Bxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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