Winning blow: rook to f1 (f2·4)
c9-13373Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
26. Rf1 Rxf1 27. Qxf1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: queen to f1 (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Rxf1, then Qxf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #711.
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