Winning blow: rook to d8 (e8·4)
c9-18989Puzzle 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
25. Rd8+ Ke7 26. b7 Rb2 27. Bxb2
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- pawn to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b2 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then b7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #226.
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