Winning blow: king to g2 (g3)
c9-11499Puzzle 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
31. Kg2 Rg5 32. Rdd8 Rxe5 33. Rhe8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- rook to d8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Rg5, then Rdd8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #181.
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