Winning blow: rook to g7 (c7·2)
c9-11824Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
35. Rg7+ Kh8 36. Rxa7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (+7.7).
- You win decisive material (+7.7).
- If instead Kh8, then Rxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
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