Winning blow: rook to e4 (e6)
c9-21080Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Re4 a5 27. Bc2 b5 28. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead a5, then Bc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #896.
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