Winning blow: rook to e7 (e1·28)
c9-20115Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Re7+ Kb6 30. Qb3+ Ka5 31. Rxb7
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b3 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb6, then Qb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #268.
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