Winning blow: rook to f1 (g1·4)
c9-16523Puzzle 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
35. Rf1+ Kg7 36. Rxg6+ Kh7 37. Rg3+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to g3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Rxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #384.
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