Winning blow: rook to d8 (d4·9)
c9-26225naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1650Theme: 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
22. Rd8+ Rxd8 23. Qxh8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: queen to h8 (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxd8, then Qxh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #47.
SP-47 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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