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Winning blow: rook to g7 (g4·5)

c9-08833
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. Rg7 Ba4+ 33. Ke1 Bc2 34. Rxc2

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to g7.
  • king to e1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to c2 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Ba4+, then b3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #619.

Explore position #619

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