Winning blow: rook to d1 (f1·4)
c9-26691Puzzle 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
14. Rxd1 Nd6 15. Rxd6 Bxd6 16. Bxf7+ Qxf7 17. Nxf7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: rook to d6 (+4.5).
- Strong! bishop to f7 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd6, then Rxd6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #114.
Explore position #114Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play