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Winning blow: rook to e7 (e6·3)

c9-19920
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

26. Re7+ Kg6 27. Be4+ f5 28. Qf7+

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — bishop to e4 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kg6, then Be4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #75.

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