Winning blow: rook to d6 (d1·28)
c9-15749Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
24. Rxd6 cxb2+ 25. Kxb2 cxd6 26. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — king to b2 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead cxd6, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #878.
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