Winning blow: rook to h7 (h1·8)
c9-09972Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
17. Rxh7+ Kg8 18. Rh8+ Kg7 19. Rxe8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (+3.6).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kg8, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #324.
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