Winning blow: rook to g8 (g2)
c9-15637Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
15. Rg8+ Kd7 16. Qf5+ e6 17. Qh7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#18).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#15).
- Strong! queen to h7 is the sharp choice (#14).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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