Winning blow: rook to e1 (h1)
c9-09933naming 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
25. Re1 Kd7 26. Rd3+ Kc6 27. Rc1+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e1.
- Spot on — rook to d3 (#4).
- Precise: rook to c1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Rd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
SP-436 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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