Winning blow: rook to d4 (d2·2)
c9-22565Puzzle 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
25. Rxd4 Rxe2 26. Rd7+ Ke8 27. Rxh7 Nd3 28. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (+3.3).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (+3.6).
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxe2, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #120.
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