Winning blow: rook to e6 (d6·3)
c9-25695Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
25. Re6+ Kf7 26. Rd2 Ne7 27. Rxd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: rook to d2 (+2.4).
- Precise: rook to d3 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Kf7, then Rd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #530.
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