Winning blow: rook to d3 (f3·3)
c9-14255Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
36. Rd3+ Kc8 37. Qh8+ Kc7 38. Qd8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
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