Winning blow: rook to e4 (e1·2)
c9-07837Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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. Rxe4 Qa3+ 18. Kd1 Rf1+ 19. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Nb5 and you win the bishop.
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