Winning blow: rook to e2 (e1·11)
c9-28009Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Re2 Rxe2+ 32. Kxe2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: king to e2 (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Rxe2+, then Kxe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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