Winning blow: rook to g5 (d5·3)
c9-16465Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
35. Rg5 Rxe6 36. Rxg3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — rook to g3 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rxe6, then Rxg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #276.
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