Winning blow: rook to d7 (d1·17)
c9-14917Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
16. Rxd7+ Rxd7 17. Qxc6 Rd1+ 18. Nxd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+7.9).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+8.2).
- Precise: knight to d1 is the top choice (+8.4).
- You win decisive material (+8.4).
- If instead Rxd7, then Qxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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