Winning blow: rook to e8 (e4·9)
c9-08951naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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. Re8 a1=Q+ 28. Ke2 Qa6+ 29. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: king to e2 (#8).
- A natural move: bishop to d3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a1=Q+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #365.
SP-365 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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