Winning blow: rook to e1 (b1·3)
c9-25979Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
32. Rxe1 fxe1=R+ 33. Kxe1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: king to e1 (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead fxe1=R+, then Kxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #697.
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