Winning blow: rook to d2 (d1·6)
c9-15612Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
32. Rxd2 Kc7 33. Rxd5 Rxd5 34. g8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — rook to d5 (+6.5).
- A natural move: pawn to g8.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc7, then Rxd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #501.
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