Winning blow: rook to e5 (b5)
c9-14269Puzzle 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
33. Rxe5 dxe5 34. Bb3 e4 35. Bxf7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- bishop to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead dxe5, then Bb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #185.
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