Winning blow: rook to e3 (e2)
c9-15729naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
22. Re3 Bc5 23. Qxd3 Qxd3 24. Rxd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (+3.8).
- Strong! rook to d3 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Re6, then Qxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #386.
SP-386 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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