Winning blow: rook to e1 (b1·5)
c9-19275naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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. Re1 Kb8 28. Re8+ Kc7 29. Re7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e1.
- Well found: rook to e8 (#5).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#16).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a6, then bxa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
SP-897 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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