Winning blow: rook to c1 (h1·5)
c9-27689Puzzle 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
27. Rxc1+ Kb8 28. Qd7 Qb7 29. Qxd6+ Bc7 30. Qxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- queen to d7 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (+8.6).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb8, then Qd7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #557.
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