Winning blow: rook to f6 (f5·2)
c9-13287Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
19. Rxf6+ Bxf6 20. Qxe4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Bxf6, then Qxe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #71.
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