Winning blow: pawn to g4 (g3·9)
c9-28222Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
24. g4 Rxf2+ 25. Rxf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: rook to f2 (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Rxf2+, then Rxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #479.
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