Winning blow: rook to e1 (f1·5)
c9-14934Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
22. Re1+ Ne6 23. g3 Rh6 24. d5 Qe7 25. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d5 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ne6, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #113.
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