Winning blow: rook to g6 (g1·4)
c9-09663Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Rxg6 Bxg7 15. h7 Rh8 16. Rxg7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to h7 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to g7 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxg7, then h7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #273.
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