Winning blow: rook to d6 (d1·8)
c9-21240Puzzle 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
22. Rxd6+ Ke8 23. Rxf6 Rxh7 24. Rg6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (+4.0).
- Strong! rook to g6 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Ke8, then Rxf6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #236.
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