Winning blow: rook to d8 (d4·8)
c9-09102Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
26. Rd8+ Rxd8+ 27. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxd8+, then Qxd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #338.
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