Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·13)
c9-27191Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
37. Rg2 Rxg2+ 38. Kxg2 Qxg8 39. Qxg8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Well found: king to g2 (+6.0).
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (+6.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxg2+, then Kxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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