Winning blow: rook to f5 (f1·7)
c9-09718Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
15. Rxf5 Ng6 16. Bxg7 Kxg7 17. Rdf1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (+4.6).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Ng6, then Bxg7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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