Winning blow: rook to d8 (c8)
c9-17961Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
27. Rxd8+ Nxd8 28. Qe8+ Kg7 29. gxh3+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to h3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxd8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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