Winning blow: rook to e7 (f7·11)
c9-16432Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
31. Rxe7+ Kd8 32. Rd7+ Kc8 33. Ne7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#3).
- Strong! knight to e7 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #519.
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