Winning blow: rook to h7 (e7·2)
c9-15282Puzzle 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
35. Rxh7 Rc5 36. Qb6+ Ke8 37. Qb8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc5, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #718.
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