Winning blow: rook to d1 (d2·3)
c9-23783Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Rd1 Rxd1+ 32. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — king to d1 (+6.0).
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Rxd1+, then Kxd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #273.
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