Winning blow: rook to h1 (c1)
c9-09649Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Rch1 Kf7 36. Rh7+ Kg8 37. Ne7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to h1.
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#3).
- Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Kf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #168.
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