Winning blow: rook to e7 (h7·2)
c9-10101Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
30. Rxe7+ Kxe7 31. Nc6+ Ke6 32. Nxb8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on e7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.5).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+3.1).
- Strong! knight to b8 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxe7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #491.
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