Winning blow: rook to e3 (e1·2)
c9-04810Puzzle rating: 1112Theme: 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
17. Rxe3 d5 18. Nxd5 Qxd5 19. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (+5.0).
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead d5, then Nxd5 and you win the bishop.
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