Winning blow: rook to g3 (h3·3)
c9-14644Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
23. Rxg3+ Qxg3 24. Qxe6+ Kh8 25. Qxh6+
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on g3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.1).
- Well found: queen to e6 (+2.0).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (+1.8).
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead Qxg3, then Qxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #49.
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