Winning blow: rook to e6 (c6·2)
c9-13450Puzzle 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
29. Re6+ Kd8 30. Rd6 Rc8+ 31. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- rook to d6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Rd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #791.
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