Winning blow: rook to d1 (f1·10)
c9-19577Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
37. Rd1 b5 38. Qf6 Kb7 39. Qxd6
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d1.
- queen to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b5, then Qf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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