Winning blow: rook to d3 (d1)
c9-16742Puzzle 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
18. Rxd3 Qxc4+ 19. Rc3 Qxa2 20. Ra3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- rook to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a3 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qxc4+, then Rc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #841.
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