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Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·6)

c9-09801
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

37. Rg2 Re8 38. Bc5+ Kf7 39. Bg6+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to g2.
  • Spot on — bishop to c5 (#6).
  • Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Re8, then Bc8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #357.

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