Winning blow: rook to e7 (e1·12)
c9-26342Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Rxe7+ Qxe7 24. Nxf4 Qd6 25. Qf5 Rae8 26. Nxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — knight to f4 (+4.4).
- A natural move: queen to f5.
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qxe7, then Nxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #724.
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