Winning blow: rook to e6 (e2·3)
c9-22483Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
31. Re6+ Kd7 32. Rf6+ Kd8 33. Rxf8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (+6.4).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Rf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #557.
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