Winning blow: rook to g6 (g1·6)
c9-26558Puzzle 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
12. Rxg6 fxg6 13. cxd7 Kxd7 14. Bxa8 Qxa8 15. Qxg6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — pawn to d7 (+2.4).
- Stunning! bishop to a8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.4).
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead fxg6, then cxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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