Winning blow: rook to e2 (e1·7)
c9-19841Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
40. Re2 Rf4 41. Ke3 Re4+ 42. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Rf4, then Ke3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #697.
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