Winning blow: rook to g3 (h3·2)
c9-19367Puzzle 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
31. Rg3 Nf3+ 32. Kf1 Nxh2+ 33. Kg2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: king to f1 (+5.7).
- A natural move: king to g2.
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Nf3+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #274.
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