Winning blow: rook to g1 (f1·3)
c9-12174Puzzle 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
35. Rg1 Rh7 36. Kxg2 Rh4 37. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — king to g2 (+4.3).
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Rh7, then Kxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #210.
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