Winning blow: rook to e1 (c1·2)
c9-09363Puzzle 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
20. Re1 Re6 21. d4 Bb5 22. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+4.5).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Re6, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #811.
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