Winning blow: rook to h7 (h6·4)
c9-16786Puzzle 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
38. Rh7+ Ke8 39. Rh8+ Ke7 40. Rxc8
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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