Winning blow: rook to e3 (h3·2)
c9-23766Puzzle 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. Re3 Qb7 23. Bxf6+ Rxf6 24. Re8+ Rf8 25. Rxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (+8.0).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (+8.3).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qb7, then Bxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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