Winning blow: rook to d4 (d1·7)
c9-26197Puzzle 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
26. Rxd4 Rf8 27. Rd3 b2 28. Rb3 Nd6 29. Rxb2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — rook to d3 (+2.4).
- Strong! rook to b3 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- Best move. rook to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rf8, then Rd3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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