Winning blow: rook to e6 (e3·3)
c9-15196Puzzle 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
25. Rxe6 Qxb4 26. Rd6 Ra7 27. Bxf6+ Kc8 28. Rxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (+3.9).
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (+4.1).
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qxb4, then Rd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #362.
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