Winning blow: rook to e2 (e1·6)
c9-09370Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
35. Re2 Qd7 36. Rff2 Rd6 37. Qe3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — rook to f2 (+3.7).
- A natural move: queen to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Rxe2+, then Qxe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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