Winning blow: rook to e1 (g1)
c9-13754Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Re1 Be4 30. Nf5 Nxf5 31. Qxf5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Be4, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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