Winning blow: rook to d7 (d1·18)
c9-28006Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
18. Rxd7+ Ke8 19. Rxg7+ Rc6 20. Bxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (+5.5).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Rxg7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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