Winning blow: rook to h7 (h8·5)
c9-21201Puzzle 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
33. Rh7+ Bd7 34. Rxd7+ Rc7 35. Rxc7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd7, then Rxd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
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