Winning blow: rook to e7 (e1·33)
c9-15877Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
33. Re7 Bc6 34. Rxh7 Bf3+ 35. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#4).
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bc6, then Rg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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