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Winning blow: rook to g7 (g1·11)

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Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

34. Rg7 Kb8 35. Nb6 d3 36. Rd7

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to g7.
  • knight to b6 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to d7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead d3, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #107.

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