Winning blow: rook to f5 (f2)
c9-09576Puzzle 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
25. Rxf5 exf5 26. Rxf5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: rook to f5 (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead exf5, then Rxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #23.
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