Winning blow: rook to d7 (g7·2)
c9-21696Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
30. Rgd7+ Ke8 31. Rxh7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: rook to h7 (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Rxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #446.
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