Winning blow: rook to d3 (d2·3)
c9-27933Puzzle 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
17. Rxd3 f5 18. Ne3 Nb6 19. Ra3 e4 20. Rxa7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to a3.
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Ne3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #214.
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