Winning blow: rook to g8 (g5)
c9-18558Puzzle 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
28. Rg8+ Kb7 29. Qe4+ Rc6 30. Qxh7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#3).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #699.
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