Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·3)
c9-11400Puzzle 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
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.
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