Winning blow: rook to f2 (f3)
c9-13675Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
27. Rf2 Qg4+ 28. Kf1 Bg7 29. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qg4+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #407.
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