Winning blow: rook to g8 (g1·18)
c9-19831Puzzle 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
35. Rg8+ Kd7 36. Qg4+ e6 37. Qg7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g4 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Qg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #796.
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