Winning blow: rook to d3 (a3·2)
c9-27077Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Rd3 Nxd6 27. Rxd6 Qe7 28. Rxg6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: rook to d6 (+5.0).
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Nxd6, then Rxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
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