Winning blow: rook to g5 (g1·2)
c9-20437Puzzle 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
16. Rxg5 Rxe6 17. Rxe3 Be4 18. Rxe4
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to e3 (#4).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxe6, then Qf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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