Winning blow: rook to d6 (d1·5)
c9-18032Puzzle 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
22. Rd6 Rc8 23. g5 Bg6 24. Rgd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- pawn to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Rc8, then g5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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