Winning blow: rook to d3 (d1·6)
c9-17686Puzzle 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. Rxd3 Rf1+ 32. Kc2 Rc1+ 33. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (#6).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf1+, then Kb2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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