Winning blow: rook to g1 (h1·4)
c9-14807Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
16. Rg1 Bg6+ 17. Kc1 Nd3+ 18. Kd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+4.3).
- A natural move: king to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bg6+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #537.
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