Winning blow: rook to g8 (g1·12)
c9-26230Puzzle 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
14. Rxg8+ Kxg8 15. Qg2+ Kf8 16. Qxh2 Nxd5 17. Rxd5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to g2 (+3.9).
- Precise: queen to h2 is the top choice (+3.5).
- Great move! rook to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Kxg8, then Qg2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #276.
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