Winning blow: rook to d7 (d1·27)
c9-11938Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
26. Rd7+ Kf8 27. Rd8+ Ke7 28. Re8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#5).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Qxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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