Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·9)
c9-15000Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. Rg2 Qxc7 20. Qg3 Qd7 21. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- queen to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Qxc7, then Qg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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