Winning blow: rook to e5 (e3·4)
c9-26594Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
27. Rxe5+ Kd6 28. Re6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd6, then Re6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #665.
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