Winning blow: rook to g1 (f1·10)
c9-16741Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Rg1 Ng5 27. Nxg5+ Ke8 28. Nxf6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to g1.
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#3).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ng5, then Nxg5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #792.
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