Winning blow: rook to e3 (c3·2)
c9-24640Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
17. Re3 Nb8 18. Rxe7+ Qxe7 19. Bxe7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: rook to e7 (+5.3).
- Strong! bishop to e7 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nb8, then Rxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
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