Winning blow: rook to g2 (c2)
c9-15201Puzzle 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
29. Rxg2 Rd8 30. Nb6 Nf4 31. Rd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (+3.8).
- A natural move: rook to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Rc8, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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