Winning blow: rook to f3 (f1·7)
c9-10054Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
23. Rf3 Be4 24. Kf2 Rh8 25. h4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nc4, then Qg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #190.
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