Winning blow: rook to d4 (f4)
c9-16276Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
12. Rd4+ Kc6 13. Nf3 Rfe8 14. Ne5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to e5 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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