Winning blow: rook to d5 (d1·18)
c9-24978Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
36. Rxd5+ Kc8 37. Rd6 Bd2 38. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rd6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #703.
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