Winning blow: rook to d2 (d1·2)
c9-18035Puzzle 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
25. Rd2 Ba6 26. c7 Rc8 27. Qd8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- pawn to c7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d8.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Ba6, then Bb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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