Winning blow: rook to d4 (d1·3)
c9-14493Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
26. Rd4 Qf8 27. Rh7 Qf5 28. Rh1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- rook to h7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to h1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qe7, then f3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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