Winning blow: rook to d8 (c8·2)
c9-18231Puzzle 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
27. Rxd8 Qf8 28. Qd7+ Nxd7 29. Rxd7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxd8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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