Winning blow: rook to e3 (e1·14)
c9-18271Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
27. Rxe3 Be5 28. Rxe5 Rxg5 29. Qe6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Be5, then Rxe5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #308.
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