Winning blow: rook to e1 (c1·4)
c9-21712Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
10. Re1 Qe7 11. Bc5 d6 12. Bxd6 Bxd6 13. Rxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (+3.9).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe7, then Bc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #364.
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