Winning blow: rook to d7 (d1·20)
c9-17960Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
23. R1d7+ Kb6 24. a5+ Kc5 25. Ne4+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to a5 (#3).
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb6, then a5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #203.
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