Winning blow: rook to d6 (d1·11)
c9-26455Puzzle 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
33. Rxd6 h5 34. Nd4 Re8 35. Nxc6 bxc6 36. Rxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (+4.4).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (+4.4).
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead h5, then Nd4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #861.
Explore position #861Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play