Winning blow: rook to e7 (e5·2)
c9-13882Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Rxe7+ Kxe7 36. Kb2 Bh1 37. Bg4 Kf6 38. Kxa2
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on e7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+3.0).
- Well found: king to b2 (+3.0).
- A natural move: bishop to g4.
- Best move. king to a2 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Kxe7, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
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