Winning blow: rook to e8 (f8·2)
c9-19093Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Rxe8+ Kxe8 29. Qh8+ Kf7 30. Qh7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#4).
- Strong! queen to h7 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe8, then Qg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #499.
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