Winning blow: rook to g5 (g4·4)
c9-19719Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
36. Rxg5 Bf6 37. Nd6 Bxg5 38. Qxg5
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- knight to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bf6, then Qc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #34.
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