Winning blow: rook to e6 (f6·2)
c9-27593Puzzle 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
19. Rxe6+ Qxe6 20. Qxh7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: queen to h7 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qxe6, then Qxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #332.
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