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Winning blow: rook to g7 (g1·3)

c9-09008
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

31. Rg7 Rf7 32. Nf6+ Kf8 33. Rg8+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to g7.
  • Spot on — knight to f6 (#3).
  • Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf8, then Rgxd7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #560.

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