Winning blow: rook to e1 (a1·8)
c9-25663Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
28. Re1+ Be4 29. Qc3 Rfe8 30. Rdxe4+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.3).
- Well found: queen to c3 (+9.1).
- Strong! rook to e4 is the sharp choice (#8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be4, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #854.
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