Winning blow: rook to g7 (g3·2)
c9-09730Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
23. Rxg7+ Nxg7 24. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxg7, then Qxd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
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