Winning blow: rook to d7 (d1·22)
c9-21729Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
35. Rd7+ Kb8 36. Qxb6+ Ka8 37. Qa7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #458.
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