Winning blow: rook to d8 (d1·7)
c9-19288Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
23. Rxd8 Kxd8 24. Nxg4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: knight to g4 (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Kxd8, then Nxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #906.
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