Winning blow: rook to f2 (d2·2)
c9-10318Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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. Rf2 Rb8 27. Qxc6 dxe4 28. Qxe4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+8.4).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (+8.6).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (+8.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rd8, then Qxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #357.
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