Winning blow: rook to d1 (f1·3)
c9-26013Puzzle 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
39. Rxd1 Bxd1 40. h6 Kd7 41. h7 Bg4 42. h8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- Well found: pawn to h6 (#18).
- Strong! pawn to h7 is the sharp choice (#12).
- Sensible development: pawn to h8.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxd1, then h6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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