Winning blow: rook to g1
c9-01032Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
15. Rg1+ Rg6 16. Rxg6+ fxg6 17. Re7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to g6 (#3).
- Strong! rook to e7 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg6, then Rxg6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #4.
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