Winning blow: rook to e3 (e1·12)
c9-20213Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
33. Rxe3 e6 34. Qc6 b5 35. Qb6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- queen to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e6, then Rc3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #307.
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