Winning blow: rook to d6 (e6·2)
c9-25414Puzzle 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
37. Rd6+ Kc7 38. Rh1 Kb7 39. Rxh7+ Ka6 40. Rxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Well found: rook to h1 (+5.3).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (+5.4).
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc7, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #754.
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