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Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·5)

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Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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

15. Rxg2 Rxg2 16. Qxg2

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • Spot on — queen to g2 (+3.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead Rxg2, then Qxg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #465.

Explore position #465

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