Winning blow: rook to d4 (d1·4)
c9-20875Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
28. Rxd4 e3+ 29. Kf1 Qh3+ 30. Rg2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to g2 is the sharp choice (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e3+, then Kf1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #560.
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