Winning blow: rook to g7 (g4·2)
c9-13406Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
20. Rxg7+ Kxg7 21. Bxe5+ Kg8 22. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (+4.8).
- Strong! bishop to h8 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxg7, then Bxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #566.
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