Winning blow: rook to h1 (d1·2)
c9-18148Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
26. Rxh1 Bxe5 27. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxe5, then fxe5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #907.
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