Winning blow: rook to g7 (e7)
c9-08793Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Rg7+ Kh8 23. Qh4 Rxd2+ 24. Kh3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: queen to h4 (#7).
- Strong! king to h3 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then Qh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #880.
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