Winning blow: rook to g7 (e7·2)
c9-22612Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
14. Rxg7+ Kh8 15. Rd7+ Be5 16. Bxe5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#5).
- Strong! bishop to e5 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kh8, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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