Winning blow: rook to e6 (e1·8)
c9-15096Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
29. Rxe6 Bxe6 30. Qg6+ Kf8 31. Qxe6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (+5.8).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxe6, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #397.
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