Winning blow: rook to h1 (g1·11)
c9-25961Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
26. Rxh1 Kc6 27. Nxg6 Rxf1 28. Ne7+ Kb7 29. Rxf1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — knight to g6 (+2.8).
- Strong! knight to e7 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc6, then Nxg6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #451.
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