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Winning blow: rook to g3 (h3·2)

c9-19367
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #274

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