Winning blow: rook to e2 (e6)
c9-17492Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
20. Re2 Bh5 21. Qxf8 Rxf8 22. Re7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: queen to f8 (+2.8).
- A natural move: rook to e7.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead g5, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #921.
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