Winning blow: rook to e2 (e1·2)
c9-19616Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
25. Re2 a5 26. bxa5 Bd6 27. Rxb6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — pawn to a5 (+6.9).
- Precise: rook to b6 is the top choice (+7.5).
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead g5, then Rb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #642.
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