Winning blow: rook to e1 (d1·4)
c9-18301Puzzle 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
40. Re1+ Kd8 41. Re8+ Kc7 42. Rxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: rook to e8 (+2.9).
- Stunning! rook to c8 gives up material but you are winning (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #215.
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