Winning blow: rook to g8 (g6·5)
c9-18598Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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
17. Rg8+ Kf7 18. Qg7+ Ke6 19. Nd4+ Kd7 20. Nxf5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#12).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#11).
- Strong! knight to d4 is the sharp choice (#10).
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf7, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #391.
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