Winning blow: rook to e7 (e1·16)
c9-18325Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
23. Re7+ Ka6 24. Qc8+ Kb5 25. a4+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to a4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #479.
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