Winning blow: rook to d1 (a1·3)
c9-18674Puzzle 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
31. Rd1 Qb3 32. Rc1 Qb2 33. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Qb3, then Rc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #574.
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