Winning blow: rook to d4 (d2·3)
c9-26637Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
28. Rd4 Qh6+ 29. Be3 Qxe3+ 30. Qxe3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e3 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qh6+, then Be3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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