Winning blow: rook to g5 (g6·2)
c9-17981Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
26. Rg5 Rc7 27. Rxh5 Rxd7 28. Bxg4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — rook to h5 (+4.6).
- Precise: bishop to g4 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Rc7, then Rxh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #390.
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