Winning blow: rook to e8 (e4·5)
c9-18157naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeRelative pin
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
27. Re8+ Kc7 28. Qa1 g5 29. Nxa2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (+1.2).
- queen to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to a2 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc7, then Qa1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #318.
SP-318 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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