Winning blow: rook to d7 (c7)
c9-16443Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
32. Rxd7+ Kxd7 33. Bf5+ Ke7 34. Qe6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxd7, then Bf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
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