Winning blow: rook to e2 (e4·2)
c9-14785Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
19. Rxe2 Kd7 20. Qxe7+ Kc6 21. Qc5+ Kd7 22. Qd5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxe7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #516.
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