Winning blow: rook to e7 (e5)
c9-13565Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Rxe7+ Kxe7 30. Qe6+ Kf8 31. Rd7
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#3).
- A natural move: rook to d7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe7, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #231.
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