Winning blow: rook to d2 (c2·2)
c9-22093Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
18. Rxd2 Rxf5 19. Rxd8+ Nxd8 20. gxh4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- A brilliant blow: rook to d8, and you stand better (+2.8).
- Precise: pawn to h4 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Rxf5, then Rxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #338.
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