Winning blow: rook to g6 (g1·9)
c9-15894Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
26. Rxg6+ Kh7 27. Rgxe6+ Kh8 28. Rxc6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (#14).
- Well found: rook to e6 (#6).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf7, then Rf1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #629.
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