Winning blow: rook to f7 (e7·3)
c9-11592Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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. Rf7+ Ke8 32. Qe2+ Be5 33. Bxe5
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e2 (#5).
- Strong! bishop to e5 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #84.
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