Winning blow: rook to e3 (e1·10)
c9-20046Puzzle 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
26. Ree3 Rb1+ 27. Kd2 Na4 28. Rd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d4 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rb1+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #251.
Explore position #251Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play