Winning blow: rook to d8 (g8·3)
c9-10687Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
27. Rd8+ Ke7 28. Nc6+ bxc6 29. Rxd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+5.3).
- Strong! rook to d3 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Ke7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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