Winning blow: rook to d7 (d6·8)
c9-20201naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: 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
32. Rd7+ Ka8 33. Rd8+ Kb7 34. Qg7
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to g7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then Qa3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #924.
SP-924 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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