Winning blow: rook to d1 (g1·4)
c9-23878Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
35. Rd1+ Bd4 36. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: queen to a7 (#8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bd4, then Qxa7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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