Winning blow: rook to g8 (e8·2)
c9-10735Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
32. Rxg8 axb3 33. Rd8 bxa2 34. Ra1
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- rook to d8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to a1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxg8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #38.
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