Winning blow: rook to e4 (g4·2)
c9-18019Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
30. Re4 g4 31. Bxd6+ Nxd6 32. Qb8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e4.
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nf6, then Bxd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #621.
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