Winning blow: rook to g6 (f6·3)
c9-15293Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
34. Rxg6+ Nxg6 35. Qg5 Kh8 36. Qxg6
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxg6, then Qg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #53.
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