Winning blow: rook to e1 (g1·4)
c9-27995Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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 bxc4 34. Bf3 h4 35. Bxg4 Rxg4 36. Kxc4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g4 is the top choice (+2.8).
- Best move. king to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead bxc4, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #536.
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