Winning blow: pawn to g3 (g2·3)
c9-13778Puzzle 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
32. g3 Rd4+ 33. Bd3 Rd5 34. Rb5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Kf8, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #728.
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