Winning blow: rook to d1 (g1·3)
c9-14416Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
21. Rd1+ Kc7 22. Bxc6 Nxe2+ 23. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (+4.2).
- A natural move: king to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Nd5, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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