Winning blow: pawn to g3 (g2·5)
c9-14250Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
17. g3 Rxb7 18. gxh4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: pawn to h4 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rxb7, then gxh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #70.
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