Winning blow: rook to e1 (g1·8)
c9-15478naming 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
23. Re1 d6 24. Bd5 Qd7 25. f6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#4).
- bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d6, then Qe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
SP-3 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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