Winning blow: rook to e1 (f1·15)
c9-10440naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
38. Re1 h5 39. d6 h4 40. d7
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e1.
- pawn to d6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h6, then d6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #230.
SP-230 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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