Winning blow: rook to d8 (d1·29)
c9-12289Puzzle 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
24. Rxd8+ Bxd8 25. Qxh3 Rg7 26. Qh8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (#3).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxd8, then Qxh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #229.
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