Winning blow: rook to e5 (a5)
c9-15157naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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. Rxe5 Rh8 26. Qf4 Bxe5 27. dxe5
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- Well found: queen to f4 (+3.0).
- Strong! pawn to e5 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Qb6, then Qf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #539.
SP-539 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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