Winning blow: rook to e1 (a1·11)
c9-11676Puzzle 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
35. Re1+ Kd7 36. Qd4+ Kc7 37. Re7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#4).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #596.
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