Winning blow: rook to d2 (f2)
c9-15499Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
29. Rxd2 Rxd2 30. Qxd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: queen to d2 (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Rxd2, then Qxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #581.
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