Winning blow: rook to e5 (e1·8)
c9-10191Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
22. Rxe5 Qh6+ 23. Kb1 Qg6+ 24. Ka2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e5 keeps the pressure (#13).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to a2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxe5, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #844.
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