Winning blow: rook to f1 (d1·8)
c9-08876Puzzle 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
37. Rf1 Qxg2+ 38. Kxg2 Ra8 39. Qg6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f1.
- Spot on — king to g2 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ra8, then Bxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #132.
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