Winning blow: rook to e1 (b1·2)
c9-22161Puzzle 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
32. Re1 Kd8 33. c7+ Kd7 34. Re8 Kxe8 35. c8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (+6.1).
- A natural move: rook to e8.
- Best move. pawn to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.5).
- You win decisive material (+6.5).
- If instead Kd8, then c7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #362.
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