Winning blow: pawn to g7 (g6·6)
c9-09301Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
29. g7 Kd7 30. Rf7+ Kc8 31. Be6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g7.
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #394.
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