Winning blow: rook to f5 (f1·14)
c9-10760Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
27. Rxf5 Rxf5 28. Qd8+ Ne7 29. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxf5, then h3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
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