Winning blow: rook to d8 (d1·18)
c9-24845Puzzle 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
23. Rd8+ Kc7 24. Bxb6+ Kxb6 25. Rdxa8 exf2 26. Qxf2+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+3.2).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- Best move. queen to f2 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Kc7, then Bxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #920.
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