Winning blow: rook to g3 (g1·2)
c9-25673Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
26. Rxg3+ Bxg3 27. Nxf5+ Kg6 28. Nxg3+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (#12).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#10).
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (#8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxg3, then Nxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #156.
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