Winning blow: rook to f1 (d1·6)
c9-09089Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Rf1+ Kg8 32. Qe6+ Kh7 33. Qe7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Qxh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #782.
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