Winning blow: rook to e1 (f1·16)
c9-09321Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
29. Rxe1 Rxd6 30. Qxd6+ Ka8 31. Qd5+ Kb8 32. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxd6, then Qxd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #291.
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