Winning blow: rook to f7 (f8·3)
c9-13813Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
30. Rf7+ Kd6 31. Qd4+ Kc6 32. Rc1#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #774.
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