Winning blow: pawn to g4 (g2·3)
c9-17668Puzzle 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
25. g4 Rd7 26. Bxd7 Qh8 27. g5+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to g5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qh4+, then Kg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #316.
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