Winning blow: rook to g1 (h1·8)
c9-10219Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
24. Rg1 f5 25. Qg7+ Qxg7 26. Rxg7
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to g1.
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead f5, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #416.
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