Winning blow: rook to e5 (e1·4)
c9-09770Puzzle 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
23. Re5 g6 24. Kg1 Kg7 25. Rfe1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+5.3).
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Rd8, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #213.
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