Winning blow: rook to f3 (f1)
c9-07999Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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. Rf3 Bf6 18. Qe3 e5 19. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- queen to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Bf6, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
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