Winning blow: rook to d5 (d1·15)
c9-24424Puzzle 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
26. Rxd5 Rxd5 27. Qe4 Rd8 28. Bc4 Kc7 29. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: queen to e4 (+5.1).
- Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (+5.0).
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxd5, then Qe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #627.
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