Winning blow: rook to g1 (e1·2)
c9-27443Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
35. Rg1 Qh7 36. Bxg7+ Qxg7 37. Rxg7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (+5.9).
- Strong! rook to g7 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qh7, then Bxg7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #127.
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