Winning blow: rook to f7 (f1·26)
c9-13113Puzzle 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
36. Rf7 Bf6 37. Rxf6 b5 38. Rxg5
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f7.
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to g5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bf8, then Rxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #622.
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