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Winning blow: rook to e7 (e3·10)

c9-15110
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

31. Re7+ Kd6 32. R1e6+ Kd5 33. Rh6

Why it works

  • Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — rook to e6 (#3).
  • A natural move: rook to h6.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kc6, then R1e6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #242.

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