Winning blow: rook to e8 (e3·6)
c9-08844Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
37. Re8+ Rxe8 38. Nxe8 Kc8 39. Be4
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: knight to e8 (#4).
- A natural move: bishop to e4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxe8, then Nxe8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #655.
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