Winning blow: rook to h8 (h1·7)
c9-22651Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
14. Rxh8 Kxh8 15. dxe5 Nf7 16. Rxd8 Qxd8 17. exf6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: pawn to e5 (+3.2).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- Best move. pawn to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Kxh8, then dxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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