Winning blow: rook to d4 (d6)
c9-16370Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
29. Rd4 Nf1 30. a3 Nxd2+ 31. Ka2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- pawn to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to a2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Nf1, then a3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #886.
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