Winning blow: rook to e7 (e3·10)
c9-15110Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
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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