Winning blow: rook to e1 (f1·13)
c9-11698Puzzle 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
32. Rxe1 Bxh6 33. Bb4 Kg7 34. Rc1
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- bishop to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxh6, then Rc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #660.
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