Winning blow: rook to d4 (b4·2)
c9-09185naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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
35. Rxd4 Rg8 36. Rd7 Rg3+ 37. Kxg3
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- rook to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b4, then Rd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #401.
SP-401 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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