Winning blow: rook to e1 (a1·6)
c9-26496Puzzle 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. Rxe1 Bd6 24. Qc6 a6 25. Bb3 Ra7 26. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- queen to c6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to b3.
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd6, then Qc6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #413.
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