Winning blow: rook to d1 (g1·5)
c9-15662Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
19. Rgd1+ Bd3 20. Rxd3+ Nd4 21. Rxd4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to d3 (#5).
- Precise: rook to d4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd4, then Rxd4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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