Winning blow: rook to e6 (e3·4)
c9-19507Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
29. Rxe6 Nxe6 30. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Nxe6, then Bxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #807.
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