Winning blow: rook to d8 (d1·15)
c9-23888Puzzle 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
34. Rxd8+ Ka7 35. e7 Qe2+ 36. Ka3 Qxe5 37. e8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Well found: pawn to e7 (+7.3).
- Strong! king to a3 is the sharp choice (+7.8).
- Great move! pawn to e8 keeps the pressure (+8.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka7, then e7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #714.
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