Winning blow: rook to g5 (d5·2)
c9-15034Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
30. Rg5+ Rf7 31. Qxf6 Qxg5 32. Nxg5
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#3).
- Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rf7, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #497.
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