Winning blow: rook to g3 (f3·3)
c9-15174Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
27. Rg3 Ne6 28. Qxe6+ Rf7 29. Nxf5
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to g3.
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#4).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rf7, then Nxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #152.
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