Winning blow: rook to d2 (d8)
c9-19469Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
21. Rd2 b4 22. Ne3 bxc3 23. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — knight to e3 (+4.5).
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bg5, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
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