Winning blow: rook to d3 (d1·4)
c9-26371Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
31. Rd3 Qd2 32. Rh3+ Qh6 33. Bh5 Bc2 34. Nxc2
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d3.
- Spot on — rook to h3 (+8.2).
- Strong! bishop to h5 is the sharp choice (#6).
- Great move! knight to c2 keeps the pressure (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qd2, then Rh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #341.
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