Winning blow: rook to e2 (e1·13)
c9-17377Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
23. Re2 Qxf4+ 24. Kc3 Rc5 25. Qe1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- king to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e1.
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Qxf4+, then Kc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #587.
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