Winning blow: rook to d6 (d5·6)
c9-20093Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Rxd6+ Kc7 38. Rxh6 Kc8 39. Kd2
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to h6 (#3).
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #866.
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