Winning blow: rook to e6 (e2·6)
c9-14324naming 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
33. Re6 g3 34. Rxf6+ Qxf6 35. Qxf6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e6.
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#4).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead g3, then Qg8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
SP-43 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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