Winning blow: rook to d4 (d7)
c9-24598Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
30. Rxd4 Rxd4 31. Qc5 Rd8 32. Qxf5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- queen to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Rxd4, then Qc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #105.
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