Winning blow: rook to f1 (d1·3)
c9-09732Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
26. Rf1+ Kg5 27. Qe5+ Kh6 28. Qxh8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg5, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #405.
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