Winning blow: rook to g8 (g1·17)
c9-13901Puzzle 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
32. Rg8+ Bf8 33. Qxa7 Rg6 34. Ng7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#3).
- Precise: knight to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bf8, then Qg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #594.
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