Winning blow: rook to g7 (g8·2)
c9-13090Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
29. Rg7+ Kc8 30. Nd6+ Kb8 31. Rf8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#4).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #632.
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