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Winning blow: rook to g6 (g1·9)

c9-15894
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

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.

Explore position #629

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