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Winning blow: rook to g7 (h7)

c9-21860
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

28. Rxg7 Bxg7 29. f6 Ng6 30. Rg4 Bxf6 31. Rxg6

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Well found: pawn to f6 (+4.4).
  • Strong! rook to g4 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
  • Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Bxg7, then f6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #685.

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