Winning blow: rook to e1 (e4·3)
c9-21071Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
24. Re1 Rxe1+ 25. Kxe1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — king to e1 (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Rxe1+, then Kxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #606.
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