Winning blow: rook to e1 (f1·14)
c9-10103Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
27. Re1 Kf8 28. Bxg7+ Kg8 29. Rxe7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#4).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc5+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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