Winning blow: rook to e1 (g1·2)
c9-11239Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
33. Rxe1 c5 34. h5 Rg4 35. Bxg4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- pawn to h5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g4 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c5, then h5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #709.
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