Winning blow: rook to e4 (e1·11)
c9-09487naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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. Rxe4 Nd6 32. fxg6 Nxe4 33. Qf5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nd6, then Qe7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #374.
SP-374 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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