Winning blow: rook to e7 (e1·32)
c9-19489Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
28. Re7 b4 29. cxb4 Bc7 30. Qxc7
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e7.
- Spot on — pawn to b4 (#5).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bh5+, then Kf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #660.
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