Winning blow: rook to e2 (g2)
c9-27533Puzzle 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
38. Rge2 Rge7 39. Bb3 a5 40. Bxe6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- bishop to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rge7, then Bb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #92.
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