Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·11)
c9-19328Puzzle 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
16. Rg2 Qg8 17. Ne3 Qe6 18. c7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c7 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Qf6, then Bf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #470.
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