Winning blow: rook to e7 (e2·4)
c9-25180Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
19. Re7+ Nxe7 20. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxe7, then Qxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #575.
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