Winning blow: rook to e1 (g1·7)
c9-10802Puzzle 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
22. Re1 Rg6 23. hxg6 hxg6 24. Qd7
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e1.
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to d7.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg7, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #586.
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