Winning blow: rook to e6 (e1·20)
c9-14702Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
14. Rxe6+ Kxf7 15. Qxd7+ Kf8 16. Qxh7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: queen to d7 (+6.8).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Kxf7, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #355.
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