Winning blow: rook to f3 (f1·5)
c9-10713Puzzle 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
24. Rxf3 Kd7 25. Ne5+ Kc8 26. Rxf8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#4).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd7, then Rxf8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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