Winning blow: rook to g5 (g4·5)
c9-20730Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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
30. Rxg5 Rxd3 31. Bxe5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxd3, then Bxe5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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