Winning blow: rook to g1 (h1·6)
c9-25856Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
18. Rg1 Rxa7 19. Rxg2 exf3 20. Bxf3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: rook to g2 (+3.2).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Rxa7, then Rxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #158.
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