Winning blow: rook to f7 (f2·3)
c9-11700Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
39. Rf7+ Kh6 40. Qh8+ Kg6 41. Qg8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh6, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #660.
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