Winning blow: rook to d5 (d3·4)
c9-21499Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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. Rd5 h1=Q 29. Rxh1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to h1 (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h1=Q, then Rxh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
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