Winning blow: rook to d1 (a1·5)
c9-16480Puzzle 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
22. Rd1+ Kxe6 23. Nc7+ Kf7 24. Rf1+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (#5).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe6, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #454.
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