Winning blow: rook to g7 (g1·7)
c9-09830Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
26. Rg7+ Kxd6 27. Qxd8+ Bd7 28. Rg6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxd6, then Qxd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #453.
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