Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·4)
c9-15121Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
39. Rg2 Bd7 40. Qg8+ Be8 41. Qg5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: queen to g8 (+5.2).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Bd7, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #776.
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