Winning blow: rook to e7 (c7·6)
c9-11913Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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. Rxe7+ Kf6 32. Qd7 g4 33. Rxe6+ Kf5 34. Qd5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf6, then Qd7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #539.
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