Winning blow: rook to g7 (f7·5)
c9-09943Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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. Rg7+ Kd8 30. Qxd5+ Kc8 31. Qd7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #158.
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