Winning blow: rook to d1 (h1·3)
c9-24029Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
22. Rxd1 axb6 23. f4 Ng4 24. Rd7+ Kc6 25. Rxf7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (+2.2).
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead axb6, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #806.
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