Winning blow: rook to d8 (d1·8)
c9-15066naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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. Rd8 Rh1+ 28. Ke2 Rh2+ 29. Kd3
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d8.
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to d3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rh1+, then Kg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
SP-608 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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