Winning blow: rook to g1 (d1·2)
c9-28395Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
23. Rdg1 Qxg4 24. Rxg4 Re1 25. Kxe1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: rook to g4 (+5.3).
- Precise: king to e1 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxg4, then Rxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #144.
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