Winning blow: rook to g7 (f7·3)
c9-18828Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
38. Rg7+ Kf8 39. Ng6+ Ke8 40. Bc6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — knight to g6 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Rae7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #587.
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