Castling-960 to the rescue on b1 (d1·12)
c9-23638Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
25. O-O-O Rxd7 26. Rxd7
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Well found: rook to d7 (+5.9).
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Rxd7, then Rxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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