Winning blow: rook to d7 (d2·4)
c9-23341Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
19. Rxd7 Rxc4+ 20. Kb2 Qxd7 21. Rxd7 Kxd7 22. bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to d7 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- Best move. pawn to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxc4+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #369.
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