Winning blow: rook to e8 (e4·8)
c9-11182Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
29. Re8+ Nd8 30. Qf6 Be7 31. Qxe7
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- queen to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd8, then Qf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #846.
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