Winning blow: rook to f1 (b1·3)
c9-11774Puzzle 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
35. Rf1+ Ke6 36. c8=Q+ Kxd6 37. Rf6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to c8 (#4).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke6, then c8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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