Winning blow: rook to e2 (e3)
c9-08784Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Re2 Qa1 39. Nxd7 Bh3 40. Nf8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (+6.7).
- Strong! knight to f8 is the sharp choice (+7.0).
- You win decisive material (+7.0).
- If instead Qf6, then Nxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #25.
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