Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·6)
c9-09801Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
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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