Winning blow: rook to f5 (f1·3)
c9-08218Puzzle rating: 1162Theme: 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
13. Rxf5 b5 14. g4 e6 15. Rf3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b5, then g4 and you win the queen.
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