Winning blow: rook to d7 (d1·6)
c9-20348Puzzle 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
40. Rd7+ Kc6 41. f8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- pawn to f8 develops smoothly.
- You win decisive material (+8.1).
- If instead Kc6, then f8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
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