Winning blow: rook to d1 (d3·3)
c9-12504naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
28. Rd1 Rxd1+ 29. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — king to d1 (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Rxd1+, then Kxd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #346.
SP-346 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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