Winning blow: rook to f8 (c8·4)
c9-13439Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
24. Rxf8 Qxf8 25. Ra6+ Qd6 26. Nxc5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — rook to a6 (#6).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxf8, then g5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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