Winning blow: rook to e2 (e1·9)
c9-26618Puzzle 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
31. Rxe2 Qe7 32. Bxh4 Qc5+ 33. Bf2 Qe7 34. Bxa7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+1.5).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to h4, and you stand better (+1.3).
- A natural move: bishop to f2.
- Best move. bishop to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe7, then Bxh4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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