Winning blow: rook to g1 (h1·3)
c9-10846Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
14. Rg1 Nc6 15. Qb1 Qh5 16. Rc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- queen to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nc6, then Qb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #202.
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