Winning blow: rook to g1 (d1·3)
c9-18948Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. Rg1+ Kf8 34. b8=Q+ Ke7 35. Qaa7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to b8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then b8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #210.
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