Winning blow: rook to c8 (c7·5)
c9-26537Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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. Rc8+ Rd8 30. Rxd8+ Kh7 31. Rh1#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd8, then Rxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #272.
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