Winning blow: rook to h7 (h1·4)
c9-13819Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Rhxh7+ Kg8 29. Rbg7+ Kf8 30. Rf7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Rbg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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