Winning blow: rook to g5 (g3)
c9-25565Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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 Nxg5 31. Qh8+ Ka7 32. Qc8 Bc6 33. Qxc7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (+3.2).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nxg5, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #555.
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