Winning blow: rook to g8 (g7·3)
c9-20667Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
41. Rg8+ Kb7 42. Qc7+ Ka6 43. Rxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#4).
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #933.
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