Winning blow: rook to g2 (g1·5)
c9-21335naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1150Theme: 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
15. Rxg2 Rxg2 16. Qxg2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — queen to g2 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Rxg2, then Qxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #465.
SP-465 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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