Winning blow: rook to d3 (b3·2)
c9-19048Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
18. Rd3 Rxd3 19. Qxd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Rxd3, then Qxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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