Winning blow: rook to g7 (g8)
c9-13804Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
23. Rg7+ Ke8 24. Qf5 Rf6 25. Rg8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- queen to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Rb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #579.
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