Winning blow: rook to g2 (f2)
c9-09527Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
29. Rxg2 Rxe8 30. Rxf4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — rook to f4 (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Rxe8, then Rxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #47.
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