Winning blow: rook to d1 (f1·7)
c9-16333Puzzle 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
37. Rd1+ Kc8 38. Bxc6 Qd6 39. Rxd6
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Bxc6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #789.
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