Winning blow: rook to d1 (d3·2)
c9-14911Puzzle 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
25. Rd1 Rxb2+ 26. Ka1 Qa5+ 27. Qxa5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+8.4).
- Spot on — king to a1 (+8.3).
- Strong! queen to a5 is the sharp choice (+8.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe5, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
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