Winning blow: rook to e5 (e2)
c9-13981Puzzle 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
15. Rxe5 Bxg2 16. cxb5 Bxh1 17. Qc4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on e5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.5).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (+2.6).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Bxg2, then cxb5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #866.
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