Winning blow: rook to g8 (g1·14)
c9-22365Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
23. Rg8+ Kxf7 24. Rxc8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: rook to c8 (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Kxf7, then Rxc8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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