Winning blow: rook to f1 (b1)
c9-09061Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
31. Rxf1 Bxf1 32. Rxd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — rook to d2 (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Bxf1, then Rxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #373.
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