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Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·8)

c9-13818
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

28. Rg2 Rf4 29. Qxd7 Rf8 30. Qxa4

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+9.1).
  • Spot on — queen to d7 (+10.1).
  • Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (+9.1).
  • You win decisive material (+9.1).
  • If instead dxe6, then Qxa4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #696.

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