Winning blow: rook to d1 (e1·9)
c9-18924Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
29. Rd1+ Bd5 30. c4 Re7 31. Rxd5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd5, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #723.
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