Winning blow: rook to f1 (f2)
c9-12297Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Rf1 Qe3+ 25. Kh2 Rxf6 26. Rxf6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- king to h2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to f6 is the sharp choice (+6.4).
- You win decisive material (+6.4).
- If instead Qe3+, then Kh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
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