Winning blow: rook to e1 (f1·8)
c9-15358Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
26. Re1+ Re3 27. Rxe3+ Be4 28. Rxe4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to e3 (#5).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be4, then Rxe4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #128.
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