Winning blow: rook to g1 (f1·6)
c9-27222Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
27. Rg1+ Kh8 28. Qg6 Qf4+ 29. Kb1 Qc1+ 30. Rxc1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#3).
- Strong! king to b1 is the sharp choice (#2).
- Best move. rook to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kh8, then Qg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #182.
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