Winning blow: rook to g6 (g1·2)
c9-09441Puzzle 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
25. Rxg6 Rxg6 26. Qxg6+ Kd7 27. Qf7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxg6, then Qxg6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #483.
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