Winning blow: rook to g7 (g1·11)
c9-19089naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
34. Rg7 Kb8 35. Nb6 d3 36. Rd7
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to g7.
- knight to b6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to d7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d3, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
SP-107 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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