Winning blow: rook to e7 (e3·8)
c9-12610Puzzle 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. Re7+ Kb8 33. Qd6+ Ka8 34. Qd5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #519.
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