Winning blow: rook to e6 (e1·29)
c9-11194Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
33. Rxe6 Nh7 34. Qd7+ Kg8 35. Re8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ng8, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #234.
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