Winning blow: rook to d2 (d1·9)
c9-16761Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. Rd2 Bxf5 20. Qd1 cxd3 21. Qf3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- queen to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Bxf5, then Qd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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