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Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·7)

c9-10716
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

30. Rg2 Qxf4+ 31. Kg1 Nxg2 32. Qxg2

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • Well found: king to g1 (+2.9).
  • Precise: queen to g2 is the top choice (+3.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.0).
  • If instead Qxf4+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #129.

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