Winning blow: rook to e2 (e1·4)
c9-16738Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
17. Rxe2 Bxe2 18. Qxg6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Bxe2, then Qxg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #388.
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