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Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·3)

c9-11400
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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 Qf7 31. Bxg6+ Qxg6 32. Bf4

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
  • Spot on — bishop to g6 (+7.5).
  • A natural move: bishop to f4.
  • You win decisive material (+7.9).
  • If instead Kg8, then Rxh6 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #221.

Explore position #221

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