Winning blow: rook to g4 (h4)
c9-15111Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
29. Rg4+ Kxg4 30. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g4 keeps the pressure (+9.1).
- Well found: queen to g6 (+9.4).
- You win decisive material (+9.4).
- If instead Kxg4, then Qxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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