Winning blow: rook to d2 (e2·3)
c9-14532naming 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
38. Rd2 gxf5 39. Rxd6+ Ke7 40. Rc7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g5, then Rxd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #799.
SP-799 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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