Winning blow: rook to g7 (g4·3)
c9-13493Puzzle 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
33. Rxg7+ Kxg7 34. Nf5+ Qxf5 35. Rxf5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: knight to f5 (+5.5).
- Strong! rook to f5 is the sharp choice (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Kxg7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #453.
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