Winning blow: rook to h7 (h1·13)
c9-14067Puzzle 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
18. Rxh7 Qc7 19. Rh8+ Ke7 20. Qg7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qc7, then Rxc7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #548.
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