Winning blow: rook to e2 (e1·3)
c9-20636Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
17. Re2 Ke8 18. Qb8+ Nd8 19. Qg3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (+4.1).
- Strong! queen to g3 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Ke8, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #319.
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