Winning blow: rook to e3 (b3·4)
c9-20772Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Re3 Qe7 27. Bb6+ Ke8 28. Qc8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qe7, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #944.
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