Winning blow: rook to d8 (d3·8)
c9-12649Puzzle 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
28. Rd8+ Ka7 29. Qxc7 Rc6 30. Qxa5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#11).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#10).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Qxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #845.
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