Winning blow: rook to g1 (f1·2)
c9-00326Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
17. Rg1 Nf4 18. O-O-O h4 19. Nxg2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g2 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qxh2, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #172.
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