Winning blow: rook to e4 (e1·9)
c9-13857Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
35. Rxe4 Rh3 36. Bf4 Ka6 37. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- bishop to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rxb3, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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