Winning blow: rook to g3 (g1·4)
c9-12222Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
29. Rxg3+ Kh6 30. Qf8+ Kh5 31. Rgg1
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#4).
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kh6, then Qf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #476.
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