Winning blow: rook to d1 (f1·9)
c9-13840naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
36. Rd1 g5 37. Rxd2 d3 38. Rxd3
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d1.
- Spot on — rook to d2 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead f4, then gxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #435.
SP-435 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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