Winning blow: rook to e7 (e8·2)
c9-17993Puzzle 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
29. Re7+ Kc8 30. Nc5 Bxf6 31. Qxf6
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #725.
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