Winning blow: rook to d6 (d7·2)
c9-17414Puzzle 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. Rd6+ Kf7 32. fxe5 Ke7 33. Rf3
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (#4).
- A natural move: rook to f3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then fxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #128.
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