Winning blow: rook to d6 (d1·19)
c9-25227Puzzle 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
22. Rxd6+ Kxd6 23. Qxd8+ Kc6 24. O-O Ne6 25. Rxf6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Well found: queen to d8 (+6.0).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.9).
- You win decisive material (+7.9).
- If instead Kxd6, then Qxd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #144.
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