Winning blow: rook to f8 (f2·5)
c9-08806Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
30. Rxf8+ Kg7 31. d8=Q h5 32. Qe7+ Kh6 33. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- pawn to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then d8=Q and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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