Winning blow: pawn to g4 (g2·6)
c9-27760Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
25. g4+ Ke4 26. Rc4+ Kf3 27. Rc3+ Nd3+ 28. Rxd3+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.3).
- Well found: rook to c4 (#15).
- Strong! rook to c3 is the sharp choice (#14).
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (#13).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ke4, then Rc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #221.
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