Winning blow: rook to e3 (e6·2)
c9-15493Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Re3 Bc6 27. a4 bxa4 28. bxa4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a4 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bc6, then a4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #417.
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