Winning blow: rook to d5 (d1·20)
c9-16147Puzzle 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
31. Rxd5 Rb7 32. Rd8+ Ka7 33. Qc8
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to c8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rb7, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #93.
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