Winning blow: rook to d2 (d1·3)
c9-18764Puzzle 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
17. Rd2 Kxb6 18. O-O-O Be2 19. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to e1 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Kxb6, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #379.
Explore position #379Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play