Winning blow: rook to e1 (f1·3)
c9-15058Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
24. Re1 g4 25. Rxe2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — rook to e2 (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead g4, then Rxe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #487.
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