Winning blow: rook to f1 (d1·7)
c9-12460Puzzle 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
29. Rf1+ Ke7 30. Rf7+ Kd8 31. Rd7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #272.
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