Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·10)
c9-16642Puzzle 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
22. Rg2 Rd4 23. exd4 Qxh6 24. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+7.4).
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+7.0).
- You win decisive material (+7.0).
- If instead Rxg2, then Bxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
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