Winning blow: rook to f7 (f6·5)
c9-12771Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
30. Rff7 Rg8 31. Rxg8+ Kxg8 32. Rc7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f7.
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg8, then Rxg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #33.
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