Winning blow: rook to d1 (d2·2)
c9-22614naming 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
35. Rd1 Rxd1+ 36. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — king to d1 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Rxd1+, then Kxd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #535.
SP-535 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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