Winning blow: rook to f2 (b2)
c9-09193Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Rf2 Be1 32. e5 Bxf2+ 33. Qxf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to f2 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Be1, then e5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #11.
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