Winning blow: rook to d8 (g8·2)
c9-21307Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
26. Rxd8+ Kxd8 27. Rf8+ Be8 28. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (+5.6).
- Strong! pawn to d5 is the sharp choice (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxd8, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #587.
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