Winning blow: rook to e5 (d5·3)
c9-10167Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
31. Re5+ Kf7 32. Qd5+ Kf8 33. Bxh7
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to h7 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Qxa8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #801.
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