Winning blow: rook to g3 (h3·4)
c9-16573Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
27. Rg3 Qd8 28. Qd2 Be4 29. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- queen to d2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qd8, then Qd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #32.
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