Winning blow: rook to d3 (d2·2)
c9-22269Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
31. Rxd3 Nf7 32. Rf3 Nd8 33. Rf8 Ra8 34. Rxb6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- rook to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f8.
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf7, then Rf3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #881.
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