Winning blow: rook to g1 (e1)
c9-11087Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
31. Rg1 Rxa4+ 32. Na3 Be4 33. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — knight to a3 (+3.1).
- Strong! bishop to e4 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rxa4+, then Na3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #537.
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