Winning blow: rook to h7 (a7)
c9-11597Puzzle 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
38. Rxh7 Kc4 39. Bxe6+ Kd3 40. Rd7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#4).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead e5, then g6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #335.
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