Winning blow: rook to g7 (c7·3)
c9-26316Puzzle 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
17. Rxg7+ Kh8 18. Rxg6+ Rd4 19. Bxd4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#3).
- Strong! bishop to d4 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh8, then Rxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #672.
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