Winning blow: rook to e1 (d1·6)
c9-25464Puzzle 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
27. Re1 Nd4+ 28. Kc3 Rd8 29. Bxc6+ Kd6 30. Bxb7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: king to c3 (+5.0).
- Strong! bishop to c6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Nd4+, then Kc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #828.
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