Winning blow: rook to e4 (c4·2)
c9-14013Puzzle 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
38. Rxe4 Ra3+ 39. Rb3 Ra6 40. c4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: rook to b3 (+4.9).
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Ra3+, then Rb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #530.
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