Winning blow: rook to f1 (h1·3)
c9-10233Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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 Qg7 27. Qxe6+ Kh8 28. Qxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: queen to e6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd8, then Bf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #109.
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