Winning blow: rook to g1 (c1·2)
c9-14529Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
19. Rxg1 Rxh2+ 20. Kd3 Kd8 21. Rxg7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- king to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rxh2+, then Kd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #752.
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