Winning blow: rook to e6 (e1·14)
c9-23794Puzzle 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
29. Rxe6 Rxb2 30. Qc6+ Kb8 31. Kxb2 Qg7 32. Rxf6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+4.6).
- Strong! king to b2 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxb2, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #707.
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