Winning blow: rook to d7 (d2·3)
c9-19033Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
27. Rd7+ Kxd7 28. Nf6+ Ke6 29. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+8.5).
- Well found: knight to f6 (+8.8).
- Strong! knight to e4 is the sharp choice (+9.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxd7, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #367.
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