Winning blow: rook to d1 (h1·7)
c9-09781Puzzle 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
30. Rd1 Re7 31. Qxe7 Kb5 32. Qe8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d1.
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re7, then Qxe7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
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