Winning blow: rook to d7 (d5·6)
c9-20057Puzzle 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
31. Rd7 g6 32. Qd8 Kg7 33. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d7.
- queen to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then Rxe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #750.
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