Winning blow: rook to d5 (d1·21)
c9-16821Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
31. Rxd5 d6 32. Qxd6+ Kb7 33. Qd7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c4, then Rc5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #894.
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