Winning blow: rook to e6 (e2·2)
c9-22842Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Rxe6 Nxd1 32. Re8+ Kc7 33. Rxb8 Kxb8 34. Bxd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (+3.6).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Best move. bishop to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nxd1, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #63.
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