Winning blow: rook to e6 (e8)
c9-27332Puzzle 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
33. Re6+ Kd7 34. Nxf6+ Kc8 35. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Nxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #840.
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