Winning blow: rook to e4 (d4)
c9-09276Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
25. Rxe4 Qe5 26. Qxe5 fxe4 27. Nb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: knight to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe5, then Qxe5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
Explore position #177Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play