Winning blow: rook to d6 (d2·2)
c9-28197Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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. Rxd6 Qxd6 27. Bxc5+ Qxc5 28. Rxc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (+6.4).
- Strong! rook to c5 is the sharp choice (+6.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd6, then Bxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #302.
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