Winning blow: rook to f6 (f1·2)
c9-12876Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
34. Rxf6+ Rxf6 35. Qe7+ Kf5 36. Nd4+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#4).
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxf6, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #558.
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