Winning blow: rook to d8 (d1·24)
c9-26198Puzzle 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
29. Rd8+ Qxd8 30. Rg8+ Kf7 31. exd8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #350.
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