Winning blow: rook to d6 (d1·15)
c9-15208Puzzle 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
22. Rxd6 Kc7 23. Rad4 Rd8 24. Re6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- rook to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Ra3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #730.
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