Winning blow: rook to e1 (f1·12)
c9-26286Puzzle 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
23. Re1+ Kf7 24. Qd7+ Kf6 25. Re6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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