Winning blow: rook to d6 (d1·29)
c9-16067Puzzle 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
35. Rd6+ Nxd6 36. Qxd6+ Kg5 37. Be3+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxd6, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #136.
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