Winning blow: rook to e5 (e1·10)
c9-20639Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Rxe5 Kc8 27. Rc5 Rd8 28. Rxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- rook to c5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to c6 is the sharp choice (+10.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rhd8, then Nb5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #732.
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