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Winning blow: rook to g7 (e7·5)

c9-14844
Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Rxg7+ Kxf6 17. Bd4+ Kf5 18. Rg5+

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#3).
  • Well found: bishop to d4 (#2).
  • Precise: rook to g5 is the top choice (#1).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf5, then g4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #46.

Explore position #46

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