Winning blow: rook to h8 (h7·7)
c9-25086Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
28. Rh8+ Kxh8 29. Qxf8+ Kh7 30. Qxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Well found: queen to f8 (+7.6).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (+7.8).
- You win decisive material (+7.8).
- If instead Kxh8, then Qxf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #480.
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