Winning blow: rook to e6 (e1·9)
c9-17756Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
36. Rxe6+ Ka5 37. Qd2+ Nb4 38. axb4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to d2 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to b4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ka5, then Qd2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #346.
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