Winning blow: pawn to g3 (h2·12)
c9-18366Puzzle 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
29. hxg3 Rxg3 30. dxe4 Rxg2 31. Re2 Kd4 32. e7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+4.0).
- A natural move: rook to e2.
- Best move. pawn to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Rxg3, then dxe4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #626.
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