Winning blow: rook to d6 (d3·2)
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TypeWinning blow
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. Rd6+ Kg7 37. Qc3+ Kg8 38. Rd8
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (#4).
- A natural move: rook to d8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Rd8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
SP-175 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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