Winning blow: rook to e1 (e4·4)
c9-23236Puzzle 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
22. Re1 Qc5 23. Bd3 f2 24. Qxf2 Qxf2+ 25. Kxf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (+3.2).
- Precise: queen to f2 is the top choice (+3.4).
- Best move. king to f2 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qc5, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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