Winning blow: rook to d8 (d7·7)
c9-13368Puzzle 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
42. Rd8+ Kb7 43. e7 e3 44. e8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- pawn to e7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then e7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #284.
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