Winning blow: rook to c8 (c1·20)
c9-25833Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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. Rc8+ Kf7 29. Qf4+ Kg7 30. Qg4+ Kf7 31. Qxg8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: queen to f4 (#6).
- Precise: queen to g4 is the top choice (#5).
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf7, then Qf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #601.
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