Winning blow: rook to f7 (g7·6)
c9-13691Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
14. Rf7+ Ke8 15. Rc7+ Kf8 16. Rxc8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (+7.5).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (+7.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke8, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #617.
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