Winning blow: rook to g2 (g3·2)
c9-17692Puzzle 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
28. Rg2 Kh7 29. Re7+ Kg8 30. Qxd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (+5.2).
- Precise: queen to d3 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Qh3, then f3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #25.
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