Winning blow: rook to d1 (f1·5)
c9-23057Puzzle 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
31. Rfd1 Bd4 32. Qxb5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Well found: queen to b5 (+8.6).
- You win decisive material (+8.6).
- If instead Bd4, then Qxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #511.
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