Winning blow: rook to d5 (d4)
c9-17090Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Rd5 Qf7 32. Qd4 Rxe5 33. Rxe5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (+7.1).
- Precise: rook to e5 is the top choice (+6.5).
- You win decisive material (+6.5).
- If instead Rc8, then Qd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #937.
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