Winning blow: rook to g7 (c7·4)
c9-17577Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
25. Rxg7+ Kh8 26. Ra7+ Kg8 27. c7
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#5).
- A natural move: pawn to c7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then c7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #130.
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