Winning blow: rook to e5 (e1·6)
c9-12550Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
20. Rxe5 bxc5 21. Nd6+ Kc7 22. Nxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+4.4).
- Strong! knight to e8 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead bxc5, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #652.
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