Winning blow: rook to e2 (d2·2)
c9-18561Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
24. Rdxe2 Bd4+ 25. Kh1 fxg2+ 26. Bxg2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- king to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g2 is the top choice (+5.9).
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Bd4+, then Kh1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #11.
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