Winning blow: rook to g1 (h1·2)
c9-07269Puzzle rating: 1157Theme: 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
16. Rxg1 Bxa5 17. Kd2 b4 18. Rg8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxa5, then Kd2 and you win the queen.
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