Winning blow: rook to h7 (h1·15)
c9-10406Puzzle 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
38. Rh7 Ke7 39. Qxg7+ Rf7 40. Qf8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to h7.
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
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