Winning blow: rook to g7 (g1·10)
c9-12066Puzzle 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
21. Rg7 Ne5 22. Bxe5 Rb8 23. Nxe6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#2).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nd4+, then Bxd4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #274.
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