Winning blow: pawn to h8 (h7·7)
c9-14595Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. h8=Q Kb8 29. Nxd7+ Ka7 30. Qxe8
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to h8.
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb8, then Nxd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
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