Winning blow: rook to g7 (g1·12)
c9-10741Puzzle 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
34. Rg7+ Kh8 35. Rg5+ Kh7 36. Nf6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g5 (#4).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then Ne7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #130.
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