Winning blow: rook to d8 (d5·4)
c9-22572Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
29. Rd8+ Kg7 30. a7 Ne6 31. a8=Q Qxa8 32. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — pawn to a7 (+2.6).
- Precise: pawn to a8 is the top choice (+2.1).
- Brilliant! The queen on a8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kg7, then a7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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