Winning blow: rook to g3 (g1·5)
c9-12313naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
18. Rg3 Qc6+ 19. f3 Ng8 20. Rh3+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (#4).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qc6+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
SP-193 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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