Winning blow: rook to f8 (c8·2)
c9-13750Puzzle 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
35. Rf8 Nb4 36. Rxf2 Nxc6 37. Rf7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Spot on — rook to f2 (+7.2).
- A natural move: rook to f7.
- You win decisive material (+7.2).
- If instead Nc7, then Rxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #762.
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