Winning blow: rook to f8 (e8·3)
c9-11043Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
25. Rf8+ Ke6 26. Bc5 fxg3 27. Qe1+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (+9.9).
- bishop to c5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e1 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke6, then Qe1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
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