Winning blow: rook to g1 (g4)
c9-20839Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
29. Rxg1 Rb5 30. Ra2 Rf8 31. Rxa7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- rook to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rb5, then Ra2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #588.
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