Winning blow: rook to d2 (d1·13)
c9-26163Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
21. Rd2 Bxd2+ 22. Kxd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — king to d2 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Bxd2+, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #357.
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