Winning blow: rook to e7 (g7·2)
c9-15990Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Re7+ Kd8 27. Rxd7+ Kc8 28. Rxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd8, then Rxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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