Winning blow: rook to e2
c9-07032Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
11. Re2 Nxe2 12. Qxe2 h5 13. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: queen to e2 (+5.0).
- A natural move: king to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Nxe2, then Qxe2 and you stay on top.
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