Winning blow: rook to d7 (e7·4)
c9-23658Puzzle 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
17. Rxd7+ Kb8 18. Naxc6+ Rxc6 19. Nxc6+ Kc8 20. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (+4.2).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb8, then Naxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #284.
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