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Winning blow: rook to e3 (b3·4)

c9-20772
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #944

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