Winning blow: rook to e7 (e1·15)
c9-15810naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
33. Re7+ Ka8 34. Qa3 Rb6 35. d7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- queen to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka8, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #330.
SP-330 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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