Winning blow: rook to g7 (g3·10)
c9-17615naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1470Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
33. Rg7 d3 34. Nd6+ Kf8 35. Rf7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to g7.
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#4).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d3, then Rh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #150.
SP-150 · RampartScout — King on the wing (b/g) with a knight on the rim (a/h) — the rarest family.
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