Winning blow: rook to g4 (g1·7)
c9-16146Puzzle 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
41. Rxg4 Bc7 42. Rg7 Kb7 43. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- rook to g7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc7, then Rg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
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